shank primal · China
In Brazil, this cut is Músculo.
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 | San fen shu | → | Mal passada |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Ao ponto para mal |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Bem passada |
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.
“niujian china” in China maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Brazil, look for labels such as Músculo. 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.