Silverside

Meat

Silverside

Silverside (outside round) sits on the outer hind leg, named for the silvery membrane on its face. In Britain and Ireland it is the classic cut for salt beef and boiled silverside with carrots and dumplings; it also pot-roasts when larded or cooked moist. The grain is firm and lean—dry oven heat alone often disappoints. It is prized for curing and for traditional boiled dinners rather than as a pink roast. Salt or brine for several days for salt beef; simmer gently until tender. For fresh pot roast, brown then braise with onions and stock. Slice thin across the grain.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BoiledBraisedBrinedFreshSaltedSliced

Traits

Boil Or BraiseCure FriendlyFirmLeanNeeds Moist Heat Or CureOutside RoundTraditional Salt Beef Cut

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 211

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.95 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 5.28 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.97 g
  • Cholesterol 68.8 mg
  • Sodium 62.6 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.1 g
  • Water 63 g
Detailed nutrients

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

Grading systems

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United Kingdom

AHDB / EUROP

History

GB

Salted silverside became a preserved household beef staple in Britain and Ireland.

Boiled silverside with root vegetables fixed a Sunday and leftover sandwich tradition.

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