Unfamiliar Meat Cuts: A Guide to Butcher Favorites

Instead of filet mignon
Try teres major, a supertender cut that’s more flavorful

Instead of lamb shanks
Try lamb short ribs, a trendy restaurant cut

Instead of pork butt/fresh ham
Try picnic shoulder, which has lots of skin for crisping

Instead of tenderloin roasts
Try top round, a less expensive cut that’s great for roasting

Instead of pricey veal chops
Try veal shoulder, delicious when braised until tender

• Maverick Butchers: Avedano’s in San Francisco
• Maverick Butchers: Fleisher’s in Kingston & Rhinebeck, NY
• Maverick Butchers: Belmont Butchery in Richmond, VA
• Unfamiliar Meat Cuts: A Guide to Butcher Favorites