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Unrivalled in Taste, Consistency and Choice

Certified Irish Hereford Prime beef is celebrated for its signature flavour, fine marbling and exceptional tenderness. Raised on lush Irish pastures, every animal produces beef rich in nutrients, high-quality protein, and essential fatty acids – the perfect foundation for a superior dining experience.

Uniformity is a hallmark of the breed, delivering consistent carcass weights and cut sizes that give chefs and retailers confidence in portioning and presentation. Whether it's a premium steak or a slow-cooking cut, every plate carries the same promise: quality you can trust.

The characteristic marbling of Hereford beef is visible across the full range of cuts, creating the depth of flavour that chefs prize and diners savour. From prime steaks such as rib-eye, striploin and fillet, to versatile roasting joints, brisket and short ribs ideal for slow cooking or barbecue, Hereford beef offers something for everyone.

Whatever the cut, consistency and succulence come as standard.

Hereford cattle grazing on Irish pastures
Irish Hereford Prime Beef Cuts Diagram
Forequarter Cuts

Forequarter Cuts

  • Cheek: For slow cooking
  • Featherblade/Flat Iron: Tender, rich and well-marbled. Sear quickly or slow cook
  • For casseroles, braising, and pot-roasting
  • Brisket: From the lower shoulder. Pot-roast or braise; use in pies and for smoking. Great for barbecuing
  • Short Rib (Jacob's Ladder): For braising or smoking. Ideal for barbecuing
  • Shin: For casseroles and stews
  • Housekeeper's Cut/Top Rib: Boned and rolled for slow cooking or pot roasting
Hindquarter Cuts

Hindquarter Cuts

  • Striploin: Roast on or off the bone, or cut into steaks for grilling or pan frying
  • T-Bone/Rump Sirloin /Rump Fillet: Grill or pan fry. Great as a steak
  • Fillet: The most prized cut of beef for many, extremely tender. Grill or pan fry
  • Rib-Standing Rib - Cote De Boeuf: Can be matured on the bone for roasting
  • Boneless Rolled/Tied Ribs: Used for roasting and carvery
  • Rib-Eye: Succulent flavor from marbling. Grill or pan fry
Additional Premium Cuts

Additional Premium Cuts

  • Silverside: Lower part of the rump. Used for pot roasts, braises, casseroles and cured beef
  • Continental Cut: For roasts and carpaccio
  • Topside: For roasting, pot-roasting, and curing meats
  • Top Rump/Knuckle: For braises, casseroles, pies and stir-frying
  • Oxtail: Rich flavor for braises and casseroles
  • Flank: A flat sheet with coarse texture. Slow cook, marinate, or flash fry
  • Bavette D'Alay: Boned and rolled for slow cooking or pot roasting