Teres Major Steak

[Chris Allingham]

Recently visited Freedom Meat Locker in Freedom, CA for the first time in six years...far too long. Mrs. TVWB and I shared a tri-tip sammie from their sandwich counter and I brought some of their in-house made bacon and a teres major steak, something not commonly found, a cut from the shoulder that is lean and tender almost like a tenderloin. Salted before cooking, 8 minutes per side over medium, turned a couple of times, rested for 5 minutes before slicing. So good!

 

[Tony-Chicago]

Got to try this. Tenderloin and pot roast are two all stars. This could be a supergroup favorite

 

[Bob Correll]

Looks terrific, Chris!
I used to get these (aka petite tender) steaks at a local grocery store, now I need to see if they still sell them.
Tenderness of filet, but beef taste closer to sirloin, best I recall.

 

[JimK]

Looks delicious, Chris! Wish I could find that around here.

 

[Darryl - swazies]

I didn't know this cut existed, it looks extremely tender in the cut picture, looks like there was terrific marbling.
If it was attached to a cut with many muscles which piece of meat would you find this on? Somewhere in the chuck?

 

[Rich Dahl]

Never heard of that cut before and I'm sure NA around here. Sure looks good though.

 

[JeffG]

That teres major steak is cooked to perfection, i'v never seen one but will be on the look out now.

 

[Chris Allingham]

looks like there was terrific marbling

Not really. Very lean like a tenderloin. But it eats good!

 

[Matt Rector]

Looks terrific, Chris!
I used to get these (aka petite tender) steaks at a local grocery store, now I need to see if they still sell them.
Tenderness of filet, but beef taste closer to sirloin, best I recall.

I've seen those "Petite Tender" steaks around but never paid them much attention, that's going to change. That looks perfectly cooked!

 

[Bob Correll]

Back in 2012 I was paying $5.98/lb for this cut.
I stopped by the store where I used to buy them today, the price was $16.99/lb.
I do not buy any.

 

[Matt Rector]

Back in 2012 I was paying $5.98/lb for this cut.
I stopped by the store where I used to buy them today, the price was $16.99/lb.
I do not buy any.

At that price I'll probably keep ignoring them, I'm a buy it on sale kind of guy.

 

[Brad Olson]

Chris, is teres major a regular item at Freedom Locker or did they cut it at your request? I have a hunch that most of us would have to place a special order with a good butcher.

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I picked up a two pack of Petit Tenders today for $8 a lb at Publix. The package was in the regular meat display for $16. I think I’ll make a mushroom stuffing roulade and grill one. Maybe cut the other into medallions and do a roasted garlic aioli.

 

[Chris Allingham]

Chris, is teres major a regular item at Freedom Locker or did they cut it at your request? I have a hunch that most of us would have to place a special order with a good butcher.

They had several in Cryovac in the display case, some single pieces, some double pieces. I bought it because it's an unusual find.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

Great write uo Chris, and I am another that has never that I know seen or heard of this cut. Looks like a great sandwich starter and a good burp to finish....