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Rack vs Leg

Two cuts people weigh against each other at the counter — here is what actually separates them.

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RackLeg
Tenderness 78 55
Marbling 70 35
Umami 72 70
Price 72 50

Rack

Best end · carré · 랙

The rib section frenched into a curved rack — the showpiece cut. Short fibres and a fat cap make it forgiving on high heat, which is why tasting menus and holiday tables both reach for it. Expensive because each animal only yields two small racks.

54–57°CMedium-rare centre

Frenched bones should be clean and even; a thick, creamy fat cap is a feature, not waste.

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Leg

Gigot · haunch · 다리

The largest roasting joint: leaner than shoulder, with a cleaner slice when cooked to medium. Bone-in for flavour, boneless butterfly for the grill. This is the Easter and Eid centrepiece in much of the world.

58–62°CRest 15 min

Aitchbone removed makes carving trivial; ask the butcher to tunnel-bone it.

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Which one to buy

  • Better forRack : Leg
  • RoastingAbout the same95 : 94
  • GrillingRack88 : 70
  • Pan-searingRack80 : —
  • BarbecueLeg— : 82

Other comparisons

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Beef Primals

→Chuck→Ribeye→Striploin→Sirloin→Round→Brisket→Short plate→Flank→Shank→Head & cheek→Oxtail

Pork Primals

→Jowl→Shoulder→Picnic shoulder→Loin→Tenderloin→Belly→Leg→Hock & trotter

Lamb Primals

→Neck→Shoulder→Rack→Loin→Leg→Shank→Breast

Chicken Portions

→Breast→Wing→Thigh→Drumstick→Tenderloin→Oyster

Beef Offal Map

→Tongue→Heart→Liver→Rumen→Omasum→Abomasum→Small intestine→Large intestine

Bluefin Tuna Cuts

→Kama→Akami→Otoro→Chutoro→Tail belly

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Temperatures are guidance for whole-muscle cuts. Ground meat and poultry need 71°C / 160°F throughout.