Top Round

The top-round consists of a large block with a proportionately large amount of lean meat. It has a cover of fat however very little underneath. Meat quality can vary from the outside, towards the gooseneck round to the inside, towards the knuckle. Towards the gooseneck round the meat contains proportionately more fat, however has a rough texture with slightly tough meat. On the other hand, meat towards the knuckle is characteristically tender.