Can shpatull mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Mexico?

In Mexico, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

chuck primal · Albania

shpatull

Q: What is shpatull in Mexico?

shpatull is the Albania retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Diezmillo (context).

Q: What is shpatull called in Mexico?

Look for Diezmillo (context)—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is shpatull from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Mexico, this cut is Diezmillo (context).

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In MexicoDiezmillo (context)

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How to order steak doneness

Albania → Mexico

rare	I gjallë	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Mesatar i rrallë	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Mesatar	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	I pjekur mirë	→	Bien cocido	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“shpatull” in Albania maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Mexico, look for labels such as Diezmillo (context). From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.