"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
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> Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
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>> "pamjd" > wrote in message
>> ups.com...
>> > Why is only the front half of the cow used?
>> >
>> The back half, near the rump, is not considered kosher.
>
> No, it could be made kosher, but it generally isn't
> because the labor cost would be too high.

But it is still NOT kosher and not used for that reason.

3. Because the sciatic nerve and certain parts of the fat must be removed in
order to eat the meat of the hindquarters (this is a laborious job and takes
special training), filet mignon, rump and sirloin steaks, leg of lamb, and
London broil usually are not available in kosher form in North America,
though they may be in other parts of the world.



Meat That Is Not Allowed:
Any animal which does not both chew its cud and have a split hoof, such as
rabbit or hare, pig, horse, dog or cat.