shank primal · Bosnia & Herzegovina
In Mongolia, this cut is shilbe mongolia, also sold as yak shank mongolia.
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 | Krvavo | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Medium |
| well done | Reš pečeno | → | Bolgoson / Sain bolgoson |
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.
“kolerica” in Bosnia & Herzegovina maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Mongolia, look for labels such as shilbe mongolia · yak shank mongolia. 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.