chuck primal · Australia
In Bulgaria, 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 | Rare | → | Алангле |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Средно алангле |
| medium | Medium | → | Средно изпечено |
| well done | Well done | → | Добре изпечено |
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.
“chuck au” in Australia maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Bulgaria, 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.