Can músculo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Costa Rica?

Ask for "Ossobuco para olla de carne" when looking for músculo in Costa Rica.

shank primal · Brazil

músculo

Q: What is músculo in Costa Rica?

músculo is the Brazil retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Costa Rica, the same cut is most often labeled jarret.

Q: What is músculo called in Costa Rica?

Look for jarret—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is músculo from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

In Costa Rica, this cut is jarret.

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Fig. 1 · Rear leg, below the knee joint · shank primal

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.

Primalshank

LocationRear leg, below the knee joint

In Costa Ricajarret

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Costa Rica

rare	Mal passada	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Ao ponto para mal	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bem passada	→	Bien cocido	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“músculo” in Brazil maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Costa Rica, look for labels such as jarret. 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.