How to master the Butcher's Knot

A step by step instruction into how to master the butcher's knot.
The butcher's knot is a simple skill that is extremely useful to learn and will help you prepare a variety of joints and meat dishes.
The best part about it is that you can practice the butcher's knot in your very own kitchen right now, all you need is some twine and a rolling pin as demonstrated in the video. Once you've got this down, you'll be preparing your own roasting joint like a professional in no time.
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[@tonystigle8902]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful. When practicing what you have done I discovered once I’d got the hang of it with the rolling pin I then used a roll of black sack bin liner’s. Just gives a little meat like resistance. T

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Great Tony, glad it gelped Franco

[@4mfontanez]

I’ve seen a couple videos and this was by far the best. Thank you so much for posting this. Game changer for when I debone a turkey and wrap it. Have a blessed day.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your so welcome Michael I am so glad it was of use Kind regards, and a blessed day to you and your family

[@alejoms]

Brilliant Mate.!! Thank you.!!!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

No problem 👍

[@martinraboy5971]

excellent instruction!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you my friend glad it was of use to you Regards Franco

[@nytrukr63]

I have watched a bunch of these videos and could never get the knot right. This was by far the easiest and most informative video I have watched. Actually laughed at myself for not being able to figure this simple knot out before.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

This is great feedback, thank you. Good to know we are helping people like yourself

[@James-tv6so]

This is probably the best quality tutorial of anything I’ve ever seen. Thanks mate!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

High praise! Thanks for the comment James

[@dianaedwards9032]

This is the easiest knot I have seen demonstrated. Hope I can manage it! Thank you 😊

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You can do it!

[@iamvince731]

Yes! Better then now I was shown. I’m a cutter and now with the Xmas approaching people will want those roasts cut and tied.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@archibaldchimpin]

Thanks mate, nice and easy when you’ve been shown properly

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your most welcome Robin Kind regards Franco

[@kirbydirby2003]

Thanks so much

[@jefflangdon3540]

Cheers for the vid.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Welcome, Franco

[@saravanaaganapathi6389]

Very nice 👌👍👍👌👍👍 nice 👍😀👍 knot 👌

[@iluxman]

Great dude! It's almost slo-mo guidance. Welldone. Thanks for share

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks for watching

[@Tdinkel1987]

Nice Alpinest I love mine!!!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks! Yes it is a great watch

[@milehighbeerguy4586]

Thanks!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your so welcome, glad it was of help Regards Franco

[@brucegoldsmith8210]

Thanks top man

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

So welcome Franco

[@claireloving8973]

Spot on - Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@JohnGreen_US]

Nicely instructed, thanks. Interesting how butchers use slightly different knots but most in the same family of slip-knot hitches. Certainly this method works beautifully. This is a slipped Fig-10, aka Stevedore knot, secured with a standing line half-hitch. Probably the most frequently used version is a slipped Fig-8, aka Evenk/Siberian hitch, secured with the half-hitch. Both give that tightening click, both work great. I've seen other versions, too, but don't care for them as much. I like the click feedback.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you so much, I learned alot there Regards Franco

[@wurlitzer895]

Excellent demonstration and explanation. Thank you very much indeed. I've learnt a new and valuable technique. Very grateful to you. Best regards, Peter A :)

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Dear Peter Thank you, I am glad the vid was of use to you Kindest regards Franco

[@tombowen826]

Very clear, thanks.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You are more than welcome Tom, glad it was helpful Regards Franco

[@isabelle.9]

Thank you for slowing it all down. The "tutorial" videos I browsed through before finally landing on this little jem go so fast we can't follow the movements.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your so welcome,glad it was helpful Regards Franco

[@TheBenperri]

I felt the same thing.... And I work in restaurants! Most videos don't go into detail about the actual knots.

[@dimitrisfr5491]

Well done !!! Having the camera in the right place makes it easier to learn.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Dimitris thank youI am so glad it was helpful Franco

[@sharronwalker24]

Thanks

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your so welcome Sharron Franco

[@fuckthedumbsh1t]

if you use a rolled up slightly damp kitchen towel it works almost identical to the feel of actually meat

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Good idea! Franco

[@RonsardMoolman]

Yeah flip this was my nightmare, now it will be easy as pie, thank you.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Happy to help! It is handy one to know

[@Moondoggy1941]

Does it matter what type of string you use, and you use gardening twine?

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Any string to practice. Butchers twine for meat. Franco

[@Kma11111]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Slow, clear, just awesome. Thank you, you are definitely an excellent instructor / boss! Greetings from Germany

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you so much for your comment, I am so glad it was helpful Kind regards Franco

[@chloekaftan]

Its ironic that the Butchers knot is also known as the Doctors knot, since both work with flesh. My mom taught me how to do this while i was helping her suture a patients incision site (bleeding profusely so that only made it more difficult), which is how i learned to do it in cooking. Although i will say that when suturing we often do 2 security knots or even 3 security knots, especially when working with silk over catgut.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks for sharing your experience appreciated Franco

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

Was that barf? here in Australia barf is different

[@kevi152]

Just use a surgical knot. Faster and more secure. By the way surgical knots are sliding knots, when tied correctly.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you for that, one handed knots impressive Franco

[@ericbakie9157]

This is the most clear and descriptive video I've watched on tying a butcher's knot. It gets the camera direction right and shows the perspective of the person tying the knot. You wouldn't believe how hard it is learn from videos that are essentially upside down. Thank you

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You're welcome Eric and thanks for the great feedback. It is really helpful to get informative viewer insights. Good luck with your butchery! Regards Franco

[@wrosenberg11]

Agree - finally a great, useful video fro this!

[@gemdacras]

Yep very clear and from an angle you can actually copy as you go. 10/10

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[@BC-qb1om]

Thank you, this was the only video that actually explained how to do this easily

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was of help to you Brennan!

[@MichaelRobinson-jo8np]

Outstanding, thank you. Fabulous to see such a master at work. Especially one keen to share and pass on his skill.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

That's what i am hoping for

[@bryanchitwood6488]

This was the fourth different video I'd watched on the subject and thankfully, the last. I was getting quite cross but then this video helped me quickly nail the technique. Thank you.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matejsrb155]

SEIKO ALPINIST!!! Who knew you have a knack for collectible watches

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Ha yes, love Seiko. I also own a navigator and a 6139 6000 Cheers Franco

[@candacepiper2208]

I practiced and practiced and boy did I impress my neighbors when trying a flank steak. Thank you

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your more than welcome Candace, I am so glad it helped you Franco

[@Ruby_Doo2002]

this is the best video describing the butchers knot. After trying to understand watching a few other videos, I was actually able to follow along and tied my first roast!!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it helped thanks for watching

[@chrismorse8360]

Best tutorial I’ve seen yet! Awesomely brilliant and simple! Thanks!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you Chris, so glad it was of some help to you Kind regards Franco

[@KatWilton]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!! I'm a very visual learner, and you went slowly and showed everything clearly. I just tied six knots on two ham roasts that are now in my smoker. Every knot worked the first time, and I did it from memory instead of having your video up and running beside me - you're an excellent teacher! Thank you again!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You are very welcome Kathryn. Could not be happier with this :) thanks for the comment!

[@larryking1488]

Best slow informative easy patient teachable video on Butchers Knot I’ve found.

[@mclare9817]

F***ing lost me at the Rolling pin stage....😀

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you for watching ha Keep going it gets easier Thanks for the comment Franco

[@shaunpreston2839]

Overtime? What about my tea?😢x

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You can do it 💪🏻

[@funeupizzerino5413]

How difficult can it be to make up a proper explanation for such an easy thing? VERY difficult obviously, because this is by far the best of the very few videos i found. Thank you very much!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you sir!

[@yinhonglin9592]

I thought you can make butcher knots but can not afford a chunk of meat.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Haha, not everyone has access to as much fresh meat as I do, so figured I would make the instruction more accessible to everyone. Thanks for the comment

[@lorus511]

Looks like you finish the knot off with a Siberian Hitch. Good demonstration, well presented.

[@roymarshall_]

2:08 is doing this the second time correct? I've been using this video as my sole source of how to tie this knot, but I could never get it to tighten when I pulled on it, it tightened like it was just an overhand knot, making the knot itself tighter. I once accidentally forgot to do this second wrapping of the string and it behaved much more as expected. I've now watched other videos of people tying butchers knots and I see that some of them also don't do this second wrap-around. I'm wondering which way is the right way? Because again, when I do this second wrap-around, the string tightens in the knot instead of around the meat.

[@kevowski]

Absolutely brilliant!!! So much clearer to follow than all I’ve seen Thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xstreemfishing]

Thank you. The best knot tutorial on KZbin.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you! So glad you found it useful, may your new knotting skills serve you well

[@xstreemfishing]

@@TheUrbanButcheryChannel already tied a tenderloin roast with your video. Thanks again

[@user-ix9di5ou2b]

I whole heartedly agree. I actually know how to do it without having to watch five other videos great tutorial

[@jaewok5G]

perfect, and pardon my intrusion, but as a knot enthuseist, i find that a roll of paper towels serves as a logistical substitute for roasts and compliant bundles without so much blood.

[@njordmannen]

How would you do this knot as a series of loops for netting, do you have a example for that technique?

[@gregms7661]

Thank you kind sir. I've done butchers knots before but it's been a while and I needed a refresher. Your video was excellent and I had fun following along. Happy Christmas

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks for the kind comment Gregory! Happy to help :)

[@stevebowman421]

Why is it that I find clear and concise instructions AFTER I’ve done the job, done but not very well, next time. Great video.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You can do it! Thanks for watching

[@lauraearle5043]

A good excess

[@johnstanton8499]

Is it also used for tying parcels

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Very versatile!

[@marilynmackenzie8609]

thorougly enjoyed this tutorial, master butcher x

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you sir

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Hi there! Thank you for your comment, yes I have experience with dry ageing, and curing bacon also Cheers

[@jollun4561]

Cool! Can you make videos about that as well?

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Will do in future vids, thank you for your interest Franco

[@royspillmann678]

we would love to see more of your meat processing videos , cheers !

[@arulpous6072]

Hi sir I'm arul I'm butchery working UEA experience 10 years butchery plz help job my whatsapp number 0558753327

[@69adrummer]

Looks very very similar to the "Pitzen Knot" or otherwise known at the "16/20" knot...used in fishing.... even down to the description of the audible "pop" when it's fully set.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks for the info!

[@DFP_DanielsFamilyofSeven]

I've just started venturing into butchery and I'm about to film myself butchering a whole ribeye, and this is going to come in handy when I get to that Spinalis. Thanks this video helped me a lot.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad you found it useful. Good luck with the Ribeye! Regards Franco

[@cookingwithmissi5938]

😍

[@hermandemello2200]

Ty dear I'm v pleased watching this supper meat string knots!! I'm watching n loveing ur post from TANZANIA .

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Welcome thanks for watching!

[@55thealamo]

Flamin'eck what a palaver, so many stupid people in this world, all the knot is basically a slip knot pulled tight with another to secure it. I learned this in the scouts amongst a lot of others 55 years ago, you never forget. Perhaps he should describe a Bowline knot in case you laugh so much at this you faint while doing extreme cooking halfway up a cliff. 😂

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Hi Al, channel that energy into teaching others your knot skills so the knowledge can live on for future generations. It would be a more fulfilling use of your time.

[@stephenjackson4392]

40 years in the butcher business. That is the most complicated lesson I've ever seen. I've tied over 100,0000 roasts in my time and can teach a butchers knot in 30 seconds or less

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Congrats on the 40 years 👍🏻. Send us the 30 second lesson vid we will happily feature it in a short.

[@jimmcgregor7708]

Looks very good to me. Watched a few others but this is the most professional, and even I can do it.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad you found it useful

[@res.publica]

Woa check out the seiko alpinist 3:29 :) One of my favourites. Nice instructions too.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Mine too! Love that watch . Thank you for the comment Regards Franco

[@davidandmelodyforrest1385]

That's all very well if you are right handed, but what if you're left handed? Bah, humbug!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Good point! When teaching, I demonstrate the butchers knot left-handed. I shall upload a vid. Thank you Franco

[@bernardhessley9599]

This is the best demonstration of this that I have seen, thanks.

[@weepingwillow-ud6xl]

Your butcher's knot video demo was spot on: Clear, concise, well annunciated with brogue that's easy to understand. To practice string tying, using a rolling pin held by blue tack - very novel. Your overhead camera view was steady & professional TUB 'C'.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you for your comment, I am glad it was of use Kindest regards Franco

[@andrewkelly3520]

Great video thank you. Just strung my first joint following your instructions😀

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Great stuff! Glad it was of use, have a lovely day

[@SeanBlanchette]

Excellent video. I’m smoking Buckboard bacon later today and need to tie up the portions of pork shoulder meat.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Hey Sean! Glad it was of assistance Franco

[@chrisperham7311]

Very good, informative tutorial. I'm not a butcher, but I just became a subscriber.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@justwalkaway9915]

Thank you i just became a meat cutters apprentice and i cant for the life of me understand how to do the knot. Coworkers would put the string on flip their hand and it would be a knot. This video is something i can study and learn from.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Welcome my friend glad it helped Franco

[@donhughes8465]

Great video, thanks. Very informative! That's more like a perfect magic trick than a knot!!!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimw6659]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@moosegutz]

The best video on this subject!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you so much Chris, I am glad it was helpful Regards Franco

[@aussiepetlover3985]

Worked perfectly. I had a rolled pork leg that was the wrong shape to fit in the air fryer. Kept touching the bottom and wouldnt turn on the rotisserie.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Great stuff my pet loving friend glad it was of assistance 😀 Franco

[@huckinator]

Great video! And I see that you have a seiko alpinist! It’s a killer watch! Have one myself!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

It is indeed sir! Thanks for watching

[@robertt.6526]

Thanks so much. You explained the technique beautifully. I've seen other demos, even slowed down and I have to say, you are a great instructor. Thanks again, Bob from New York

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you so much for your comment Robert, I am glad it was helpful to you Kindest regards Franco

[@dangerousccr]

well explained and great video. I'm off to buy some twine. Thank you.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonbordier4194]

Is that a Seiko Alpinist that I see? Not only an excellent teacher but with good taste as well!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Indeed! I collect Seiko cheers

[@padraigeire9739]

Wow! Amazing! Ive watched so many tutorials about this butcher's knot and this is by far the best! You will actually get it the first time! Thanks a mill!

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

That is high praise Padraig. Really grateful for your support! Good luck with your butchery

[@virgilprotopopescu]

Thank you

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

You're welcome

[@enihpesojsrepiuk]

im watching this for making chocolate salami, better than meat tbh

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Hi Josephine Got to say "chocolate salami" wow sounds great! Send me a picture when it's made? Franco

[@bsanders9106]

I can tie this knot in like 3 seconds with my knife in-hand, lol. Love teaching this to new cutters. It's really quite tricky to master. What is really important on this knot is tightening the knot first on the upwards direction , so when you pull downwards, you will hear the twine make a snap which is the friction of the twine on itself. The string should almost be hidden by the roast from it slightly cutting its way into the roast. For people wondering WHY you would tie a roast: You would want to tie a roast primarily after it's been deboned. After deboning the meat opens up to a larger surface area and harder to place in a tray, rack, grill, etc. Tie it back up to mostly it's original shape before deboning and it looks better and is easier to handle pre and post cooking. If your butcher is really good, they will space the string out so you can carve off perfect slices between each string

[@rick-ps5ct]

the why knot video is waaayyy simpler and easy to understand...

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Ok, thank you for your comment Franco

[@jefflugg7815]

thats a bit of a long winded way to tie a butchers knot🙃🙃🙃

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thanks for watching

[@toddclark790]

As a journeyman meat cutter it is embarrassing to see a butcher using scissors

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you for your comment. This particular video is not directed solely at Butchers, but to anyone who would like to learn a Butchers knot. As a" journey man " I am sure you would understand not everyone has the skill or confidence to use a knife to cut string. Taking this into consideration, whilst making the video I decided, from the point of view of health and safety, and a strong sense of responsibility towards the people learning from the channel that scissors where the appropriate tool to use. I hope this clarifies my justification, and helps you to get over your(in my opinion) unfounded embarrassment. Kindest regards Franco

[@jimmollison7608]

I agree that his was the clearest and most presentable tuition. Slowly done and explained extremely well. Thank you

[@purvisvandongen4258]

tie it any other way, and the food will taste bad? why use this knot?

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Otherwise the meat can fall apart during cooking.

[@michaelcrider8413]

I did enjoy that video. I have hit that subscribe button.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Welcome aboard!

[@maxturner3604]

brilliant thankyou !!

[@tonyw7972]

Very good and clear explanation! Great step by step.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you Tony All the very best Franco

[@paulgandy8400]

Well produced thanks ...the cut end is the bitter end

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Thank you for that, I will remember Regards Franco

[@jacquesboudreau3908]

Best explanation and demonstration of slip knot

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Cheers my friend glad it helped in some way Franco

[@caderuskimackin9628]

Man thanks. Me and my co worker needed to tie a roast at our store

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it was useful, thanks for watching

[@juanitagreenspan5412]

Very good explanation. Thank you.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Glad it helped Franco

[@mannysalt1716]

Would you believe I watched 5 videos and yours is the best,thank you very much for the step by step process

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Manny thank you so much for your comment, I am so glad you found it useful Regards Franco

[@mannysalt1716]

sure no probs

[@graemeo3440]

So essentially this is a siberian hitch tied without a bite.

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Nice way to put it thank you Franco

[@mariovillani1985]

Thank you Sir! Nice Alpinist

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Your welcome. Yes just sold it actually and purchased a 6139 6000 are you a collector? Franco

[@iliveoutside]

This knot works great for tying up resources

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

It is very versatile! A skill for life. My Son even tied up a Christmas tree with it to make it easier to move ha Thanks for your comment

[@nuggetttss1109]

Where do you get Butcher's Twine?

[@TheUrbanButcheryChannel]

Are you in Britain?