Can Osobuco mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Fore Shank in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Bolivia?

In Bolivia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Vuelta y vuelta" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Bolivia?

Ask for "Ossobuco para Chairo, con el hueso" when looking for Osobuco in Bolivia.

shank primal · Chile

Osobuco

Q: What is Osobuco in Bolivia?

Osobuco is the Chile retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Bolivia, the same cut is most often labeled ossobuco bo.

Q: What is Osobuco called in Bolivia?

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

Q: What primal is Osobuco from?

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

In Bolivia, this cut is ossobuco bo.

Close match · Confidence 0.85

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 Boliviaossobuco bo

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Chile → Bolivia

rare	A lo inglés	→	Vuelta y vuelta	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	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

“Osobuco” in Chile maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Bolivia, look for labels such as ossobuco bo. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. 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.