Sirloin Steak

Hugely versatile and known for its incredibly beefy flavour, whole sirloin steak is one of the most popular cuts of beef for a vast range of recipes and meals. Seen as a luxury in the delicacy world, beef Sirloin steak is often paired with rich sauces and lavish red wine for an ultimately exquisite taste. Just like our selection of Fillet steak and Rump steak, our whole sirloin steak comes from a wide variety of origins and feeds, including Wagyu sirloin, Angus sirloin, Australian varieties and more, all sourced from either corn-fed or grass-fed herds. Perfect for frying, grilling or roasting, the Sirloin cut is easy to trim and tends to be just slightly leaner than the Ribeye steak, but still tender and juicy. Buy Sirloin steak, including dry aged sirloin steak with Tom Hixson of Smithfield today and not only will you get to enjoy premium quality beef, but will be able to relax as your steak is delivered directly to your door. With a service of over 50 years, Tom Hixson of Smithfield has become a well-established brand that offers only the finest meat with unrivalled quality anywhere else. For larger orders, you can also choose to order bulk sirloin steaks from our store too, alongside our other beef cuts including our bulk ribeye steaks.

What Part Of The Cow Is Sirloin?
The sirloin is cut from the back of the cow at the rear, attached via the commonly known ‘T bone’. The sirloin cut, which is often referred to as the strip or striploin, is situated in between the rib, flank and rump of the cow.

How do you make sirloin steak tender?
There are a few different things you can do at home to achieve a deliciously tender sirloin steak. Adding seasoning helps the tenderness of the steak; sea or kosher salt, black pepper, butter, and parsley all help to draw out the flavouring of the meat.
Using a cast iron pan to cook your steak is also an ideal choice, as it allows the meat to be cooked fast enough thanks to the intense heat. Once cooked, slicing against the grain of the meat also makes tenderising easier.

What part of the cow is sirloin?
Sirloin is sourced from the back section of the cow, sirloin is a large area and is itself divided into different categories; top, bottom, and tenderloin.

Does sirloin steak need to be marinated?
Sirloin steak doesn’t need to be marinated, but it certainly helps to add flavour and make it more tender. This is because the acidity of the marinade breaks down the meat tissue.

Cooking Advice
Need some tips on how to serve up the ultimate sirloin? Take a look at our recipe for expert advice on how to cook the perfect sirloin steak.