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Cook by occasion

Weeknight speed, weekend fire, slow braises and shared pots — start from the night you are cooking.

Occasion matrix

Every budget and method, with a serves band. The planner above highlights one cell.

BudgetMethodServesCuts
ThriftyGrill / high heat4–8Flank, Short plate, Sirloin
MidGrill / high heat4–8Sirloin, Ribeye, Striploin
SpecialGrill / high heat2–4Ribeye, Striploin, Otoro
ThriftyBraise / low slow8+Brisket, Shank, Chuck
MidBraise / low slow4–8Chuck, Brisket, Short plate
SpecialBraise / low slow4–8Oxtail, Shank, Chuck
ThriftyRaw / sashimi2–4Akami, Chutoro, Striploin
MidRaw / sashimi2–4Chutoro, Akami, Striploin
SpecialRaw / sashimi2–4Otoro, Chutoro, Striploin

All cuts

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