chuck primal · Bangladesh
In Taiwan, this cut is jian jia rou.
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 | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Medium | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Bhalo bhabe rana | → | Quan shu |
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.
“kaand” in Bangladesh maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Taiwan, look for labels such as jian jia rou. 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.