shank primal · China
In South Korea, this cut is satae, also sold as guk-gori.
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 | → | Re-eo |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Mi-di-eom re-eo |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Mi-di-eom |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Wel-deon |
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 South Korea, look for labels such as satae · guk-gori. 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.