chuck primal · Bosnia & Herzegovina
In Saudi Arabia, this cut is raqaba.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Krvavo | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Reš pečeno | → | Matboukh jayidan |
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.
“vrat” in Bosnia & Herzegovina maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as raqaba. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.