Meat

Knuckle

Knuckle (sirloin tip in some US charts) is a round muscle group that can be roasted, cubed for kebabs, or sliced for stir-fry when from younger cattle. It is leaner and more open-grained than topside, with good flavour if not dried out. European “round knuckle” trimming varies by country. It is prized for tidy roasting joints and for stewing meat with more character than pure grind. Lard or baste for dry heat; braise for certainty. Slice across the grain for steaks or sandwiches.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCubedFreshRoastedStir Fried

Traits

Good Sliced Or CubedLeanOpen GrainRoast Or CubeRoundVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 265

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 16.1 g
Saturated Fat 6.43 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.43 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2 g
Cholesterol 69.1 mg
Sodium 61.1 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 30 g
Water 48.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 265 kcal
Water 48.1 g
Protein 30 g
Fat 16.1 g
- Saturated Fat 6.43 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.43 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2 g
  - Omega-3 0.38 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 38.6 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5.98 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.65 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 8.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.31 mg
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg
Minerals 645 mg
- Major Minerals 643 mg
  - Calcium 250 mg
  - Sodium 61.1 mg
  - Potassium 332 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 69.1 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.22 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5.98 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.65 · vitamin-b6: 0.43 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 8.4 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.31 · vitamin-k: 1.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 61.1 · Potassium: 332 · Calcium: 250 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Knuckle of Beef: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1900

Knuckle appeared on European and US cut charts as a versatile round roast and cube-steak source.

1980

Food service used knuckle for carved roast beef and economy grilling strips.