Barbecue Cut Identification

While almost any meat cut can be used for barbecue, some cuts are especially well-suited for barbecue techniques. These cuts often become less appealing when prepared using other cooking methods. Barbecue cut identification resources can help you understand where these cuts come from and select the best cuts for barbecuing.

View the following links to see photographs and descriptions of some of the meat cuts most often used for barbecue. The numbers in front of the cut name are the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specification (IMPS) number for that particular cut.