Meat cut diagrams

[pitstopbunny]

Where can I get some A4 printables of beef, pork and lamb cuts, the sort of digrams you sometimes see in butchers shops

[waimarie]

There is a text book called Practical Cookery by Ceserani & Kinton which has excellent diagrams of beef, lamb and pork carcasses. Including a break down of cuts and joints with their approx. weights and recommended methods of cooking.

You do not say for what purpose you need them at A4 size but this book is well worth a look. Try your public library.

[pitstopbunny]

I just want them to learn a bit more about the cuts of meat

[waimarie]

In that case I would suggest this book will fit the bill. It was used for many years as a teaching aid and includes step by step recipes and dishes. (which actually work!!)

The book is broken down into progressive chapters as if working your way through a menu. The fish chapter also has excellent diagrams and dishes with simple explanations of round/flat fish etc.

The cost was at least half the price of lesser (but glossier) books and published by Edward Arnold.

My children each have a copy and I still make frequent reference. Try your library but if you have no luck I would be able to give you the ISBN.

Good luck

[nickmo]

Ask your local butcher to order you one or call; 020 7861 3118 tel no for the British Meat education service; call the Red Meat Ind Forum on 01908 844710 or if you happen to be in the US look at : http://www.askthemeatman.com (names of cuts will differ in UK)

Local Env. Health dept. of your Council may have a source as well as it ties in with education. Most of the posters are bigger than A4 though. Have a look at :http://members.shaw.ca/masterbutcher/meat_cutting_tutorial/meat_processing.html which is a tutorial for a cutting room. May help.