Teres Major

DOUBLE R RANCH

The Double R Ranch teres major, also called the shoulder tender, is beefy with an appetizing yielding texture. The USDA Choice grade offers a good value for this uncommon steak. Average weight is 1.25 lbs.

Select Grade: Choice

Choice Well-marbled with robust beef flavor and dependable tenderness — a great everyday option.

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Chefs and butchers discovered the teres major many years ago, but it’s a delicious cut to add to your steak shopping list. Each teres major is shaped like a small beef tenderloin and can be cooked or grilled whole and then sliced across the grain into round medallions.

This naturally tender cut requires a skilled butcher to extract it from the shoulder muscles, so it is not commonly found in grocery meat cases. The teres major is tender with a lot of beef flavor. It’s delicious with just salt and pepper, but this steak works well with your favorite seasonings and sauces.

Average weight: 1.25 lbs. Each package contains 2 steaks.

The teres major is naturally tender and is best cooked to medium rare.

Be sure to completely thaw your steak before cooking.

Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. Use a good quality thermometer to monitor your steak.

Rest your teres major at least 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.

Slice against the grain at 90° to the direction of the muscle fibers. The grain on a teres major runs the length of the steak.

Finish your steak with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for a nice presentation and an appetizing salty crunch.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Details

Chefs and butchers discovered the teres major many years ago, but it’s a delicious cut to add to your steak shopping list. Each teres major is shaped like a small beef tenderloin and can be cooked or grilled whole and then sliced across the grain into round medallions.

This naturally tender cut requires a skilled butcher to extract it from the shoulder muscles, so it is not commonly found in grocery meat cases. The teres major is tender with a lot of beef flavor. It’s delicious with just salt and pepper, but this steak works well with your favorite seasonings and sauces.

Average weight: 1.25 lbs. Each package contains 2 steaks.

Cooking Tips

The teres major is naturally tender and is best cooked to medium rare.

Be sure to completely thaw your steak before cooking.

Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. Use a good quality thermometer to monitor your steak.

Rest your teres major at least 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.

Slice against the grain at 90° to the direction of the muscle fibers. The grain on a teres major runs the length of the steak.

Finish your steak with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for a nice presentation and an appetizing salty crunch.

Beef Grading

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Ranch to Table

Every step is managed by us, from ranching and feeding to processing and delivery. That's how we ensure exceptional quality in every cut.

Ranching
Carefully raised American Wagyu on Northwest ranches.
Cattle Feeding
Extended feeding programs create rich marbling and flavor.
Beef Processing
Hand-trimmed, expertly prepared, and shipped directly to your door.

Chuck

This large primal is in the shoulder area of beef cattle and produces cuts known for their beefy flavor. The chuck is generally associated with roasts for slow-cooking; however, it also yields tender, grill-ready cuts including the flat iron and teres major.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first bite.

Find answers to our customers' most commonly asked questions.

What is teres major steak?

Cut from the beef chuck, teres major is a juicy muscle from the shoulder near the top blade. It offers versatility and an upscale plate presentation similar to the beef tenderloin (filet mignon). The teres major is also known as the chuck shoulder tender, petite tender medallions or shoulder tender medallions.

What is the difference between USDA Choice and Prime beef?

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Choice and Prime, respectively.

Where is teres major steak?

Teres major steak is located in the chuck, or shoulder, of beef cattle.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.815126 / 5 from 119 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Teres Major is a tender and flavorful beef cut, appreciated for its excellent taste and tenderness. It is a premium option for steak lovers, requiring a skilled butcher to extract from the shoulder muscles. Ideal for grilling or cooking whole and slicing into medallions.

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Repeat Purchase (17%): A significant number of customers appreciated the purchase and mentioned that they would buy it again in the future.
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Review highlights

"We grilled the cut rare - medium rare and the flavor was delicious and cut was lean." — Jan M.
"Love this cut, tender with great flavor." — Vincent M.
"This is my favorite cut and you guys are my favorite place to get it from!" — Stacy L.

Reviews

Great flavor. Don’t overcook and

"Great flavor. Don’t overcook and use high heat to sear and finish with garlic butter. Smother in grilled onions and mushrooms. Place on grilled sourdough."

— Jeffrey M. (5/5)

If cooked properly it is

"If cooked properly it is so tender we felt like we were eating a top piece of filet mignon. Will definitely order again!"

— Lynn R. (5/5)

We have ordered from snake

"We have ordered from snake river farms several times now. Everything is phenomenal,I especially like the teres major. I feel it's the best value for money. Try it you will not be disappointed."

— Ian M. (5/5)

Outstanding! We didn't know a

"Outstanding! We didn't know a cut called Teres Major but gave it a try and so glad we did. It's now our favorite when wanting a tender flavorful steak 😋"

— DIANA L. (5/5)

A great find! Delicious!

"A great find! Delicious!"

— Scott M. (5/5)

This is one of our

"This is one of our favorite cuts of meat. Almost tenderloin esq and very good flavor. Quick to cook/grill/smoke. . . Will be buying more as long as they have them."

— Jeff R. (5/5)

Delicious

"Delicious"

— Alison C. (5/5)

Those Teres Majors are delicious

"Those Teres Majors are delicious and perfectly trimmed. They are awesome"

— James G. (5/5)

Excellent. The best.

"Excellent. The best."

— Mike P. (5/5)

My favorite cut and first

"My favorite cut and first time trying it from snake river. Highly recommend if you haven’t tried Teres Major."

— Michael F. (5/5)