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<\/figure>\n\n\nWhat is the Difference Between an Arm Roast and Chuck Roast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Arm roast and chuck roast may describe two different cuts of beef<\/a>, but they actually come from <\/a>the cow’s shoulder area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let me break it down for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With beef, the shoulder area of the cow is referred to as the beef chuck primal cut. This is an enormous piece of meat and, as such, the large primal is divided into two subprimals – the shoulder clod and the chuck roll<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shoulder consists of five sections but only three of these are used for beef roasts or steaks so I’ll only be focusing on these. They are the top blade, shoulder center, and shoulder tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other two cuts are referred to as the clod lifter meat and nose are considered accessory meat which is low grade. As a result, this is traditionally used for ground meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The chuck roast cut is from the top blade, which is from higher up on the shoulder. It is pretty tender, but there is a long stretch of tough, connective tissue running through this cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, the butcher will cut sections straight across the top blade muscle. This slice is referred to as chuck blade roast. If the butcher slices lengthwise along the length of the top, removing meat from the center and bottom, then this is known as a flat iron steak<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for the arm roast, it comes from the shoulder center. This is a large piece of muscle that is separated by connective sinew. The larger section is known as the long head and it is what arm roasts are made from. An arm chuck roast is sometimes known as a shoulder roast<\/a> because of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some other ways that these two cuts are different from one another…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arm roast is considered to be more tender than chuck roast<\/a>. As stated above, chuck roast has a tough piece of tissue running through it. Also, in general, the meat is a little tougher. As a result, you have to cook it for a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the arm roast, the most common method<\/a> is braising or slow cooking to turn it into a pot roast. This dish is sometimes called a arm pot roast due to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite this, the meat can be cooked at a higher temperature. As it maintains its tender texture well, it doesn’t require as much liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While chuck roast can be slow cooked as well, it is far more usual to oven bake the meat. They are also excellent in beef stews as they are able to tenderize properly. In general, I would advise you to cook this cut on a lower heat and with plenty of juice and liquids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On average, chuck roasts have more saturated fat and marbling than arm roasts, which have more lean meat. This makes them higher in calories as well. Thus, if you are looking for something healthier, an arm roast may be just the thing for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, there are plenty of benefits to marbling<\/a> as well. It can make the meat more tender. See, when cooked, the marbling begins to melt, eventually melding with the rest of the juices and the meat. In doing so, it creates a flavorful and tender cut of meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the day, however, choice is down to preference when it comes to the levels of fat and marbling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of the two, the chuck roast can be considered the more economical cut. It isn’t necessarily that chuck roast is cheap – it is more expensive than round bone roasts. However, as arm roasts are more tender, they cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some instances, though, you may find that marbling holds higher value. If this is the case, the chuck roast may actually be a bit cheaper. It is unlikely that you will notice too much of a price difference between the cuts, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There continues to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding pot roast, particularly its relationship with chuck roast.<\/p>\n\n\n What most people fail to realize is that pot roast isn’t a cut of meat, it is a dish. Considering that other cuts of beef tend to go by “roast”, I understand why so many people end up confused by the terminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, pot roasts are what you get when you cook chuck roast using slow cooking methods. The result is a tender dish with a strong beef flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Cooking Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fat Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chuck Roast vs. Pot Roast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIs Arm Roast Any Good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n