Can shpatull mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

chuck primal · Albania

shpatull

Q: What is shpatull in North Macedonia?

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

Q: What is shpatull called in North Macedonia?

Look for chuck blade—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 North Macedonia, this cut is chuck blade.

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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 North Macedoniachuck blade

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How to order steak doneness

Albania → North Macedonia

rare	I gjallë	→	Крваво	48–55°C
medium rare	Mesatar i rrallë	→	Слабо печено	55–60°C
medium	Mesatar	→	Средно печено	60–65°C
well done	I pjekur mirë	→	Добро печено	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 North Macedonia, look for labels such as chuck blade. 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.