WebChuck steak, top blade, blade steak, pretty much all the same. Don't forget to leave a comment! This is how to cook Blade steak in a slow cooker so it's tender. Chuck steak, …
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Chuck blade comes from the chuck primal which are cuts that come from the neck and shoulder area of the cow. It is a boneless cut. The steak itself is losing popularity as the flat iron steak is increasing in popularity. The flat iron steak is cut in a different way than the chuck blade to avoid the connectivity tissue that runs through it.
Low and slow is the best way to cook a whole top blade steak. Though top blade steak contains very tender meat, there's a tough string of connective tissue running down the middle of the cut. This connective tissue breaks down over a long cooking time.
The flat iron steak is cut in a different way than the chuck blade to avoid the connectivity tissue that runs through it. You can't do both cuts from the same cow. I can't blame people, I prefer the flat iron steak. Chuck blade is a little bit cheaper. Need more help figuring out what different cuts of beef are good for?
Whole top blade steak is good for braising, or for anyone who wants to save a little money by doing some home butchering. With the connective tissue removed, it is an excellent cut for grilling, slicing for stir-fry, or cutting in pieces for stew.