chuck primal · Croatia
In Kenya, this cut is nyama ya kusaga.
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 | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Medium |
| well done | Jače pečeno | → | Imeiva |
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 Kenya, look for labels such as nyama ya kusaga. 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.