chuck primal · Bangladesh
In Iran, this cut is sar-dast.
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.
| rare | Rare | → | Kham |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Kam-pokhteh |
| medium | Medium | → | Madiyom |
| well done | Bhalo bhabe rana | → | Kamelan Pokhteh |
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.
“kalo bhuna cut” in Bangladesh maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Iran, look for labels such as sar-dast. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.