Eye Round
Rangers Valley Tip:
The Eye Round is an extremely good portion size with minimum yield loss, perfect for most foodservice and retail applications.
Ausmeat Code: 2040
Description: Eye Round is produced from the Outside (HAM 2030) by removing the Outside Flat (HAM 2050).
Average Size: 2.60 – 2.85kg
Carcase Yield: 1.20%
Suggestions:
The Eye Round can be used for many different foodservice and retail applications: roasts, thin slice, BBQ slices, mini steaks and cubes.
A distinguishing feature of the Eye Round is the clearly visible grain running the length of the cut. This makes it easy to always cut across the grain for improved eating quality.
If preparing as a roast, the Eye Round will be enhanced by slow roasting and allowing the meat to rest once cooked. Remember that the Eye Round roast will continue to cook while resting so remove from the roast from the oven just before it reaches the optimum core temperature. This will ensure the end result is not ‘over done’.
To prepare the Eye Round for the prefect stir fry strips, cut the Eye Round into 60mm blocks by cutting down the middle of the Eye Round. Portion each block into 10mm thick slices. Cut the 10mm thick slices into 10mm strips. This should give you stir fry slices that are 10mm thick, 10mm wide and up to 60mm long.