Is chuck tender a good cut for pot roast?

Yes, it works well braised whole or cut into chunks. It is leaner and smaller than a standard chuck roast, so it cooks faster and can dry out if you push the heat.

How does it differ from a regular chuck roast?

Chuck tender is a single muscle from the shoulder, not a blend of several muscles. It is smaller, leaner and more uniform, which makes it easier to slice but less forgiving if overcooked.

How many servings does one roast give?

At 1.62 to 4 lb, a roast yields roughly 5 to 13 servings at the 112g serving size, depending on the weight you receive. Expect some shrinkage during cooking.

What is the best way to cook it?

Braise it covered at low heat, use a slow cooker, or roast it to medium-rare and slice thin against the grain. High-heat roasting whole tends to make it tough.

Is it fresh or frozen?

It is sold fresh on a tray. Check the use-by date on the package and freeze it if you won't cook it within a few days.

When is the price lowest?

Chuck cuts usually drop around grilling holidays and at the end of the week when stores clear meat inventory. No current price was listed, so compare against other chuck roasts before buying.

Chuck Tender Roast, Choice Angus Beef, Tray, Fresh, 1.62 - 4.0 lb

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This is a single boneless chuck tender roast, cut from USDA Choice Angus beef and sold fresh on a tray. Chuck tender comes from the shoulder and is a leaner, smaller alternative to a whole chuck roast, with about 21g of protein and 240 calories per 112g serving. It is a modest, everyday cut rather than a premium steakhouse roast, so expect to cook it low and slow or slice it thin. No price was available for this listing, so there is no recent range to compare against.

Best forSmall households wanting a compact pot roastSlow-cooker and pressure-cooker mealsShoppers who want lean, boneless beef

Chuck Tender Roast, Choice Angus Beef, Tray, Fresh, 1.62 - 4.0 lb

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