Beef Round, Knuckle, Peeled
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §167AIn simple termsA peeled knuckle, Item 167 with the surface tensor fascia and skin tissue trimmed off. The cleaner knuckle spec foodservice operators want when running it as a slicing roast or portion steak without doing the peel themselves. Main muscle: vastus intermedius.
Item 167 except that M. tensor fasciae latae, fat, and 'skin' tissue are removed.
- Weight range
- 7-12+ lb
- Key muscles
- vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris
- Removed
- M. tensor fasciae latae, fat, 'skin' tissue
- Primal
- Round
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 478.37¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-25 | 475.65¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-24 | 470.90¢/lb | 488.02¢/lb | -17.12¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 485.63¢/lb | 485.42¢/lb | +0.21¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 500.64¢/lb | 477.63¢/lb | +23.01¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 465.07¢/lb | 462.91¢/lb | +2.16¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 470.67¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-17 | 464.71¢/lb | 471.63¢/lb | -6.92¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 492.48¢/lb | 490.90¢/lb | +1.58¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 501.71¢/lb | 512.63¢/lb | -10.92¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 481.69¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-11 | 461.71¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-10 | 477.80¢/lb | 471.75¢/lb | +6.05¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 484.76¢/lb | 526.78¢/lb | -42.02¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef round, knuckle, peeled?
$4.78/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 0.7% week over week.
Where has round, knuckle, peeled traded recently?
Up 13.9% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef round, knuckle, peeled priced?
Wholesale beef round, knuckle, peeled is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
What is IMPS 167A?
IMPS 167A is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Round, Sirloin Tip (Knuckle), Peeled. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The sirloin tip from the front of the round, near the knee. Lean and uniform, often used for roasts, kebabs, and stir-fry strips. Peeled: silverskin and outer membrane removed.
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