chuck primal · Argentina
In North Macedonia, this cut is vrat.
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 | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | A punto | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Cocido | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Добро печено |
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 North Macedonia, look for labels such as vrat. 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.