Rump: Arguably one of the most versatile cuts for your freezer.
Rump is often overlooked in favour of sirloin or fillet, which I personally think it madness. If you ask most butchers, rump is one of the most flavourful cuts on the animal.
The difference is simply that the rump isn't about softness, its about all about flavour... and when it's cooked and slices properly, it's very hard to beat.
Where rump comes from
The clue is very much in the name here. Rump comes from the animal's hindquarters. As this muscle does more work than the loin, it is leaner and slightly firmer that a sirloin, but is full of rich, beefy flavour.
That extra muscle use give the rump it's flavour, but also means that it needs to be cooked the right way.
Why people get rump wrong
Rump gets a bad name because people treat is like a sirloin. Rump can be tough if cooked incorrectly, sliced the wrong way or not rested properly.
It's not the fault of the cut, it just needs a slightly different approach.
How to cook a rump
Bring it to room temperature
Season well
Get your pan/grill really hot
Cook quickly (2-3 minutes on either side for medium rare depending on thickness and don't keep moving it, let it form a crust)
Rest it properly (leave it 5 minutes before cutting)
Slicing a rump steak
Always slice rump steak against the grain. This shortens the muscle fibres and makes it much more tender.
If you're only going to change one thing, make sure it's this!
Why rump is one of the most versatile steaks you can buy
One of it's biggest advantages is that rump is incredibly versatile. Alongside mince, it's the cut we use the most.
You can grill it like a traditional steak; cook it whole and it holds its own as part of a proper steak night.
Or slice it and use is in stir fries, fajitas, tacos, stroganoff, steak salads, baguettes, the list could go on.
We include rump in our beef boxes alongside flat iron and skirt, as they are so versatile for every day meals or for grilling on BBQs or for a steak night. If you've not tried it properly cooked before, you are seriously missing out.
You can buy here;
Or drop me a message and I'm happy to recommend what would work best.
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