Butcher-Cut Translator | NAMP/IMPS Codes to Retail Names & Cooking Methods
Butcher-Cut Translator
Find the cut you need by retail name or NAMP/IMPS code. Get the primal, subprimal, muscle group, cooking methods—and shop the right cut. Eat Wild.
Data set expands over time. For deep dives, see Meatman University and future integration with the latest Meat Buyer’s Guide.
How to Use Codes
IMPS (Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications) and legacy NAMP references help standardize wholesale cuts. Retail steaks may be fabricated from several IMPS items; cooking method matters more than the code once trimmed at home.