Round
Silverside (NZ/AU/UK)
USDA safe 145°F + 3 min rest
Jevi’s notes
A lean round cut and the classic for corning. Otherwise, braise it.
From the Primal Cut Sheet post Learning the Lingo.
Thaw (fridge)
Planning estimate for a 3 lb package: ~24 hours in the refrigerator (≤40°F). USDA: large items ~24h per 5 lb; small packages often need a full day. Never thaw on the counter. Big roasts need a head start.
Methods
- Braise (oven) · oven 300°F · pull ~195°F (texture/plan) · rest 15 minEst. cook: ~240 min for 3 lb
- Corned / simmer (either) · pull ~190°F (texture/plan) · rest 10 minEst. cook: ~180 min for 3 lb
Pull temperatures for braises and BBQ are texture targets and may run above the USDA minimums. Either way, meet the USDA floor and check with a thermometer, not the clock.
Sources: FoodSafety.gov safe minimums · USDA FSIS — The Big Thaw