shank primal · Belgium
In Slovenia, this cut is goleno.
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 | Saignant | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | À point | → | Srednje surovo |
| medium | À point cuit | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Prepečeno |
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.
“jarret” in Belgium maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Slovenia, look for labels such as goleno. 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.