chuck primal · Croatia
In El Salvador, this cut is chuck roll.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Krvavo | → | Rojo |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Término medio |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Jače pečeno | → | Bien cocida |
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.
“vrat” in Croatia maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In El Salvador, look for labels such as chuck roll. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.