Keywords: USDA Select.gif en USDA Select Select grade is very uniform in quality and normally leaner than the higher grades It is fairly tender but because it has less marbling it may lack some of the juiciness and flavor of the higher grades Only the tender cuts loin rib sirloin should be cooked with dry heat Other cuts should be marinated before cooking or braised to obtain maximum tenderness and flavor 2012-07-23 http //www fsis usda gov/Factsheets/Inspection_ _Grading/index asp 4a Food Safety and Inspection Service PD-USGov Uploaded with UploadWizard United States Department of Agriculture |