chuck primal · Argentina
In Coastal-Colonial India (Pondicherry & Daman), this cut is beef pondicherry, also sold as boeuf bourguignon cut pondicherry, beef daman.(water buffalo (buff))
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Jugoso | → | Rare |
| medium rare | A punto | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Cocido | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Well done |
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.
“cogote” in Argentina maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Coastal-Colonial India (Pondicherry & Daman), look for labels such as beef pondicherry · boeuf bourguignon cut pondicherry · beef daman. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.