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Tendon (Global Beef Cut Guide)

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Tendon (beef tendon) is Collagen-rich connective tissue extracted from the leg joints, particularly the Achilles tendon area. Extremely gelatinous when slow-cooked; provides body and sticky texture to braises and soups. Prized in Korean, Vietnamese, and South Asian cuisine for its chew and the richness it adds to broth. It sits on the offal primal (Connective tissue at joints — particularly the hock/lower leg).Often compared to Hind Shank (hind shank).

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What is Tendon?
Tendon (beef tendon) is Collagen-rich connective tissue extracted from the leg joints, particularly the Achilles tendon area. Extremely gelatinous when slow-cooked; provides body and sticky texture to braises and soups. Prized in Korean, Vietnamese, and South Asian cuisine for its chew and the richness it adds to broth.

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Where does Tendon come from on the cow?
Tendon sits on the offal primal at Connective tissue at joints — particularly the hock/lower leg.

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What primal is Tendon?
Tendon is part of the offal primal.

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Is Tendon the same as Hind Shank?
No—beef tendon differs from hind shank; compare the two hub pages.

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What is beef tendon called in Brazil?
See the names-by-country list on this page for Brazilian retail synonyms mapped to Tendon.

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Is Tendon tender?
Tenderness varies by exact muscle and preparation; Collagen-rich connective tissue extracted from the leg joints, particularly the Achilles tendon area. Extremely gelatino…

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