All wholesale cuts
Every USDA-tracked beef and pork cut, grouped by primal, with prices, IMPS codes, and Wikipedia references. Click any cut for the live daily USDA wholesale price, the 5-year seasonal context, and a 30-day price history.
51 beef cuts, 69 pork cuts.
Beef cuts
- Brisket, Deckle-off, BnlsBrisketIMPS 120
The breast section of the steer, made of the deep pectoral (point) and superficial pectoral (flat). Tough until slow-cooked. Central to Texas barbecue, pastrami, and corned beef. Deckle removed (the fatty cap on the point end). Boneless.
- Brisket, Point/off, BnlsBrisketIMPS 120A
The breast section of the steer, made of the deep pectoral (point) and superficial pectoral (flat). Tough until slow-cooked. Central to Texas barbecue, pastrami, and corned beef. Boneless.
- Chuck, Chuck TenderChuckIMPS 116B
The supraspinatus muscle from the front of the shoulder. Visually resembles a tenderloin but is much tougher. Best for braising or grinding.
- Chuck, Clod TenderChuckIMPS 114E
The teres major muscle pulled from the shoulder clod. Compact, tender, sometimes marketed as 'petite tender' or 'shoulder tender'.
- Chuck, Clod, Arm RoastChuckIMPS 114D
Cut from the arm portion of the shoulder clod. Lean with a round bone. Classic pot roast cut.
- Chuck, Clod, Top BladeChuckIMPS 114A
The infraspinatus muscle from the top of the shoulder clod. When the central seam of connective tissue is removed it becomes the flat iron steak.
- Chuck, FlapChuckIMPS 116D
The chuck flap (chuck eye roll) is a continuation of the rib eye into the chuck. Sometimes pulled out as a value steak with rib-like marbling.
- Chuck, Roll, Lxl, Neck/offChuckIMPS 116A
The boneless eye muscle complex of the chuck primal. Versatile, well-marbled. Sliced for chuck steaks, ground for burger blends, or roasted whole.
- Chuck, Roll, Retail ReadyChuckIMPS 116A
The boneless eye muscle complex of the chuck primal. Versatile, well-marbled. Sliced for chuck steaks, ground for burger blends, or roasted whole.
- Chuck, Short RibChuckIMPS 130
Short ribs cut from the chuck end (ribs 1 to 5). Heavy on intramuscular fat and connective tissue. Braises into rich, gelatinous results.
- Chuck, Shoulder ClodChuckIMPS 114
The large muscle group from the chuck primal covering the shoulder blade. Cuts down into top blade, clod heart, and arm roast. Common braising and roast meat.
- Chuck, Shoulder Clod, TrmdChuckIMPS 114
The large muscle group from the chuck primal covering the shoulder blade. Cuts down into top blade, clod heart, and arm roast. Common braising and roast meat. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
- Flank, Flank SteakFlankIMPS 193
A single, flat muscle from the abdominal wall behind the plate. Lean, with a pronounced grain. Marinated and grilled for carne asada or sliced thin for stir-fry.
- Cap And Wedge MeatLoinIMPS 184B
Top sirloin cap (coulotte) and wedge meat. The cap is the picanha of Brazilian churrasco, prized for its fat cap and bold beef flavor.
- Loin, Ball-tip, Bnls, HeavyLoinIMPS 185A
Trimmed muscle from the bottom sirloin butt, near the femur ball joint. Lean and rounded. Often roasted whole or portioned for steaks. Boneless. Heavier weight range within the IMPS portion sizes.
- Loin, Bottom Sirloin, FlapLoinIMPS 185
The flap meat of the bottom sirloin. Loose-grained, well-marbled. Popular in carne asada and bistro steak preparations.
- Loin, Short Loin, 0x1LoinIMPS 174
The bone-in loin section that produces T-bone and porterhouse steaks. Contains both the strip loin and a portion of the tenderloin. 0x1 trim spec: no tail, 1-inch fat cover.
- Loin, Sirloin, Tri-tipLoinIMPS 185C
Triangular muscle from the bottom sirloin butt. Made famous by Santa Maria style barbecue in central California. Best grilled whole, rested, sliced across the grain.
- Loin, Sirloin, Tri-tip, PldLoinIMPS 185D
Triangular muscle from the bottom sirloin butt. Made famous by Santa Maria style barbecue in central California. Best grilled whole, rested, sliced across the grain. Peeled: silverskin and outer membrane removed.
- Loin, Strip Loin, 1x1LoinIMPS 175
Cut from the short loin, the longissimus muscle behind the rib primal. Firm bite, moderate marbling. Sliced into NY strip steaks. 1x1 trim spec: 1-inch tail, 1-inch fat cover.
- Loin, Strip, Bnls, 0x1LoinIMPS 180
Boneless strip loin. Yields NY strip steaks after portioning. The workhorse white-tablecloth steak in the U.S. Boneless. 0x1 trim spec: no tail, 1-inch fat cover.
- Loin, Tndrloin, Trmd, HeavyLoinIMPS 189A
USDA shorthand for tenderloin. The psoas muscle, sold trimmed, side-muscle off, with the silverskin removed. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec. Heavier weight range within the IMPS portion sizes.
- Loin, Top Butt, Bnls, HeavyLoinIMPS 184
The top sirloin butt, sitting just behind the short loin. Lean, flavorful, trades well as a value steak option. Boneless. Heavier weight range within the IMPS portion sizes.
- Loin, Top Butt, BonelessLoinIMPS 184
The top sirloin butt, sitting just behind the short loin. Lean, flavorful, trades well as a value steak option. Boneless.
- Loin, Top Butt, CcLoinIMPS 184A
The top sirloin butt, sitting just behind the short loin. Lean, flavorful, trades well as a value steak option. Closed-cut variant.
- Pectoral MeatPlateIMPS 122
Trim from the deep pectoral, separated from the brisket during fabrication. Often used in ground beef blends or for slow braising.
- Plate, Inside SkirtPlateIMPS 121C
The transverse abdominis muscle, lining the inside of the chest cavity. Thinner than the outside skirt and more variable in tenderness.
- Plate, Outside SkirtPlateIMPS 121D
The diaphragm muscle on the outside of the chest cavity. Loose grain, intense beef flavor. The original cut for fajitas and arrachera.
- Plate, Outside Skirt, PldPlateIMPS 121D
The diaphragm muscle on the outside of the chest cavity. Loose grain, intense beef flavor. The original cut for fajitas and arrachera. Peeled: silverskin and outer membrane removed.
- Rib, Ribeye, Bnls, HeavyRibIMPS 112A
The eye muscle of the beef rib primal. Heavily marbled, tender, and the dominant steakhouse cut. Sold bone-in (rib roast, prime rib) or boneless. Boneless. Heavier weight range within the IMPS portion sizes.
- Rib, Ribeye, Bnls, LightRibIMPS 112A
The eye muscle of the beef rib primal. Heavily marbled, tender, and the dominant steakhouse cut. Sold bone-in (rib roast, prime rib) or boneless. Boneless. Lighter weight range within the IMPS portion sizes.
- Rib, Ribeye, Lip-on, Bn-inRibIMPS 109E
The rib eye with the spinalis cap muscle still attached. Cut from the beef rib primal between the 6th and 12th ribs. Most retail ribeyes start here. Bone-in.
- Round, Bottom GooseneckRoundIMPS 171
The bottom round with the eye of round still attached. Shape resembles a goose neck. Breaks down into outside round and eye of round.
- Round, Eye Of RoundRoundIMPS 171C
A small, cylindrical muscle from the back of the round primal. Very lean, low in marbling. Often slow roasted or sliced thin for sandwiches.
- Round, Knuckle, PeeledRoundIMPS 167A
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.
- Round, Outside RoundRoundIMPS 171B
Outside (bottom) round from the outer thigh. Leaner and tougher than the inside round. Best for slow roasting or pastrami.
- Round, Top Inside RoundRoundIMPS 168
The top (inside) round comes from the inner thigh. Lean, large muscle, often used for roast beef sandwiches and London broil.
- Short Plate, Short RibShort PlateIMPS 123
Short ribs cut from the short plate (ribs 6 to 10). Leaner than chuck short ribs, often sliced thin for Korean kalbi or English-cut for braising.
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- Chuck, Semi-bnls, Neck/offOtherIMPS 113A
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- Ground Beef 73%Other
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- Ground Beef 81%Other
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- Ground Beef 93%Other
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- Ground Beef ChuckOther
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- Loin, Butt Tender, TrimmedOtherIMPS 191A
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- Round, Top Inside, Cap OffOtherIMPS 169
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- Round, Top Inside, DenudedOtherIMPS 169
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Pork cuts
- Derind Belly 13-17#Belly
The fatty underside of the hog, between the loin and the spare ribs. Cured and smoked into bacon, or braised, roasted, or used in pancetta and Asian preparations.
- Derind Belly 17-19#Belly
The fatty underside of the hog, between the loin and the spare ribs. Cured and smoked into bacon, or braised, roasted, or used in pancetta and Asian preparations.
- Derind Belly 9-13#Belly
The fatty underside of the hog, between the loin and the spare ribs. Cured and smoked into bacon, or braised, roasted, or used in pancetta and Asian preparations.
The fatty underside of the hog, between the loin and the spare ribs. Cured and smoked into bacon, or braised, roasted, or used in pancetta and Asian preparations.
The fatty underside of the hog, between the loin and the spare ribs. Cured and smoked into bacon, or braised, roasted, or used in pancetta and Asian preparations.
The hind leg of the hog. Sold fresh, cured, smoked, or dry-aged. The base for prosciutto, country ham, and most deli sliced hams. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
The hind leg of the hog. Sold fresh, cured, smoked, or dry-aged. The base for prosciutto, country ham, and most deli sliced hams.
The hind leg of the hog. Sold fresh, cured, smoked, or dry-aged. The base for prosciutto, country ham, and most deli sliced hams. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
- InsidesHam
Inside (top) of the ham. The largest, leanest single muscle of the leg. Often used for boneless deli ham and roasts.
Inside (top) of the ham. The largest, leanest single muscle of the leg. Often used for boneless deli ham and roasts.
- KnucklesHam
The knuckle (sirloin tip) of the ham. Compact, lean muscle group from the front of the leg. Used for boneless ham, kebabs, and stew meat.
The knuckle (sirloin tip) of the ham. Compact, lean muscle group from the front of the leg. Used for boneless ham, kebabs, and stew meat.
The hind leg of the hog. Sold fresh, cured, smoked, or dry-aged. The base for prosciutto, country ham, and most deli sliced hams.
- OutsidesHam
Outside of the ham. A leaner, tougher cut from the back of the leg, often used for further processing.
Outside of the ham. A leaner, tougher cut from the back of the leg, often used for further processing.
- Roll Out HamHam
The hind leg of the hog. Sold fresh, cured, smoked, or dry-aged. The base for prosciutto, country ham, and most deli sliced hams.
The hind leg of the hog. Sold fresh, cured, smoked, or dry-aged. The base for prosciutto, country ham, and most deli sliced hams. Boneless.
The long muscle running along the back of the hog, from the shoulder to the ham. Source of pork chops, the tenderloin, and the loin roast. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
The long muscle running along the back of the hog, from the shoulder to the ham. Source of pork chops, the tenderloin, and the loin roast. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
The long muscle running along the back of the hog, from the shoulder to the ham. Source of pork chops, the tenderloin, and the loin roast. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
The long muscle running along the back of the hog, from the shoulder to the ham. Source of pork chops, the tenderloin, and the loin roast. Trimmed to a tighter fat spec.
The long muscle running along the back of the hog, from the shoulder to the ham. Source of pork chops, the tenderloin, and the loin roast. Closed-cut variant.
Loin trim strap, the lean strip pulled during loin fabrication. Often used for stir-fry, kebabs, or further processing. Boneless. Closed-cut variant.
- Bnls Cc Strap-onLoin
Loin trim strap, the lean strip pulled during loin fabrication. Often used for stir-fry, kebabs, or further processing. Boneless. Closed-cut variant.
Loin trim strap, the lean strip pulled during loin fabrication. Often used for stir-fry, kebabs, or further processing. Boneless. Closed-cut variant.
The long muscle running along the back of the hog, from the shoulder to the ham. Source of pork chops, the tenderloin, and the loin roast. Bone-in. Closed-cut variant.
- Bone-in SirloinLoin
The hip end of the pork loin. Bonier and slightly tougher than the center-cut loin, often broken down into roasts or sirloin chops. Bone-in.
- Boneless SirloinLoin
The hip end of the pork loin. Bonier and slightly tougher than the center-cut loin, often broken down into roasts or sirloin chops. Boneless.
The hip end of the pork loin. Bonier and slightly tougher than the center-cut loin, often broken down into roasts or sirloin chops. Boneless.
- TenderloinLoin
The psoas muscle of the hog, tucked under the loin. Small, very lean, the most tender muscle on the carcass. Cooks fast.
- Hocks, Picnic, ComboPicnic
The lower portion of the pork shoulder, including the foreleg. Tougher than the Boston butt with more skin. Used for cured shoulder hams, carnitas, and braises.
The boneless meat from the picnic shoulder, with the bones and skin removed. Lean compared to the butt, often used for ground or further processing.
- Picnic Cushion Meat VacPicnic
The boneless meat from the picnic shoulder, with the bones and skin removed. Lean compared to the butt, often used for ground or further processing.
The boneless meat from the picnic shoulder, with the bones and skin removed. Lean compared to the butt, often used for ground or further processing.
The boneless meat from the picnic shoulder, with the bones and skin removed. Lean compared to the butt, often used for ground or further processing.
The boneless meat from the picnic shoulder, with the bones and skin removed. Lean compared to the butt, often used for ground or further processing.
The lower portion of the pork shoulder, including the foreleg. Tougher than the Boston butt with more skin. Used for cured shoulder hams, carnitas, and braises.
The lower portion of the pork shoulder, including the foreleg. Tougher than the Boston butt with more skin. Used for cured shoulder hams, carnitas, and braises.
The lower portion of the pork shoulder, including the foreleg. Tougher than the Boston butt with more skin. Used for cured shoulder hams, carnitas, and braises.
- 1/4 Trim Bnls Butt ComboShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut. Boneless.
- 1/4 Trim Bnls Butt VacShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut. Boneless.
- 1/4 Trim Butt 1 Pc VacShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut.
- 1/4 Trim Butt ComboShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut.
- 1/4 Trim Butt PaperShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut.
- 1/4 Trim Butt VacShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut.
- 1/8 Trim Steak Ready Butt 1 Pc VacShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut.
- 1/8 Trim Steak Ready Butt VacShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut.
- Bnls Ct Butt 1 Pc VacShoulder/Butt
The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut. Boneless.
- Bbq Style Spareribs, VacSpareribs
Ribs cut from the belly side of the hog, behind the shoulder. Larger and meatier than back ribs, with more fat. Trimmed into the St. Louis style for competition barbecue.
- St Louis Spareribs, PolySpareribs
Ribs cut from the belly side of the hog, behind the shoulder. Larger and meatier than back ribs, with more fat. Trimmed into the St. Louis style for competition barbecue.
- St Louis Spareribs, VacSpareribs
Ribs cut from the belly side of the hog, behind the shoulder. Larger and meatier than back ribs, with more fat. Trimmed into the St. Louis style for competition barbecue.
- 42% Trim BoxedOther
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- 42% Trim ComboOther
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- 72% Trim BoxedOther
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- Backribs 2.0#/upOther
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- Blade EndsOther
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- Front Feet, PolyOther
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- Outer ShankOther
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- Skinned ComboOther
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- Tails, ComboOther
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- Trmd Sparerib - LgtOther
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- Trmd Sparerib - MedOther
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