Shoulder Clod is my favorite.
Hey Chef, what do the color-coded squares mean?
Oh man, you really want me to think back that far? :eyeso:
Umm, I'll try to make this as simple as possible, because it
is sort of complicated...
There are what's called NAMP/IMPS numbers that are regulated throughout the United States.
NAMP (North American Meat Processors Association)
IMPS (Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications)
These numbers all refer to cuts of beef, lamb, veal and pork. For example, your beloved Shoulder Clod is given the #114, but the cut of beef that is found right next to it, the Chuck Roll, is given the #116a. These are used mostly for ordering purposes, so there is no confusion between suppliers and customers.
The different colored squares refer to the PART of the cow from where the cut of beef came from. Now, this is where I'll have to think back because my chart had different colors.
Blue - Chuck
Orange - Brisket, Plate and Flank
Yellow - Rib
Red - Loin
Green - Round
White - Basically, this is "scrap meat" (beef for stewing, ground beef and beef cubed steak)
Aww, that was fun!!! :nanner: