shank primal · Bangladesh
In Czech Republic, this cut is kližka.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
| rare | Rare | → | Krvavý |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Středně krvavý |
| medium | Medium | → | Středně propečený |
| well done | Bhalo bhabe rana | → | Propečený |
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.
“pa-er” in Bangladesh maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as kližka. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.