shank primal · Bolivia
In Germany, this cut is Hesse.
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 | Vuelta y vuelta | → | Blutig |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Rosa |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Halb durch |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Durch / Gut durch |
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.
“ossobuco bo” in Bolivia maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Germany, look for labels such as Hesse. 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.