Outside
Rangers Valley Tip:
For improved eating quality and versatility, seam the Outside into the Outside Flat and Eye Round.
Ausmeat Code: 2030
Variations: Silverside i.e. Outside with heel muscle attached (HAM 2020) Outside Flat (HAM 2050) and Eye Round (HAM 2040)
Description: Situated in the Hindquarter, it is removed by following the natural seam between the Thick Flank/Knuckle and Topside. Heel Muscle is removed.
The Outside can be further broken up into the Eye Round and Outside Flat.
Average Size: 10.0 - 10.9kg
Carcase Yield: 4.70%
Suggestions:
Foodservice: The outside can be used for a number of foodservice applications. Similar to most other hindquarter butt cuts like the topside, the outside is a relatively lean product and is a good thin slice product (e.g. shabu shabu) for Asian style cuisines or as a roast.
The muscle grains on the outside vary considerably. To achieve the best performance, we suggest you consider cutting the outside into 2 or 3 pieces to ensure easier cutting and cooking. Firstly, remove the eye round from the outside flat and cut the outside flat into 2 pieces diagonally to the grain. By doing this, you will make it easier to cut against the grain regardless of whether you are preparing a thin slice, a roast of steak.
If preparing as a roast, the outside will be enhanced by slow roasting and allowing the meat to rest once cooked. Remember that the 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 outside for the perfect thin slices, slightly freeze the smaller portions to approximately 0°C so that it becomes hard, and cut 2mm thick using a slicing wheel.
Retail: To prepare the outside for the perfect thin slices or roasts, portion the outside as outlined above to make it easier to cut against the grain.
To make thin slices for stir fry or shabu shabu, slightly freeze the smaller portions of outside to approximately 0°C so that it becomes hard, and cut 2mm thick using a slicing wheel.