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The side muscle of the topside containing internal gristle is removed. A cover of a maximum of 10 mm fat is added to the underside of the joint, resulting in both sides of the topside containing basting fat.
1
Square cut the side muscle of the topside.
2
Cut the remainder into three equal sized pieces.
3
Place a sheet of cod fat (maximum thickness 10mm) over the centre of the lean side of the joint.
4
Tie and secure with string at regular intervals.
5
Square ends…
6
as illustrated.
7
Cut into joints of the required size.