chuck primal · Colombia
In Iran, this cut is sar-dast.
About this cut
From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
| rare | Cruda | → | Kham |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Kam-pokhteh |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Madiyom |
| well done | Bien asada | → | Kamelan Pokhteh |
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.
“paletero” in Colombia maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Iran, look for labels such as sar-dast. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.