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On Thu, 10 Mar 2016 21:32:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>> Picked up 4 chubs. 2 are point cut, 1 a bit under 3 pounds,
>> the other 3.5. Plus 2 that are bottom round flat cut, the
>> smaller is almost 4 pounds, the larger just short of 5 pounds.

>
>I don't have a clue about your chubs!


A 'whole' piece of corned beef is called a chub.

Point cut is fattier, but more tender and more flavor.

Sizes are 1.3 kg, and 1.6 kg.

Larger, flat cuts (flatter, more square, good for sandwich slices),
sizes 1.7 kg and 2.3 kg.