chuck primal · Belgium
In Bulgaria, this cut is pleshka.
⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
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 | Saignant | → | Алангле |
| medium rare | À point | → | Средно алангле |
| medium | À point cuit | → | Средно изпечено |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | 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.
“collet” in Belgium maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as pleshka. 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.