Niman partners with small, family-run farms for their proteins. This is pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed and grass-finished Angus Beef, raised humanely and with sustainable practices. Cut from the chuck section just below the front leg, the Teres Major (also known as chuck tender or petit tender) is gaining in popularity. Its tenderness is second only to the tenderloin, but because of its location on the cattle, its flavor is bolder and beefier. The Teres Major is an excellent candidate for quick searing, but keep in mind that it needs extra resting time.