chuck primal · France
In Brazil, this cut is Paleta.
About this cut
A large, lean muscle group from the outer shoulder. Contains the flat iron (infraspinatus) and petite tender (teres major) as sub-cuts. Often sold as shoulder roast or clod steaks.
| rare | Saignant | → | Mal passada |
| medium rare | À point | → | Ao ponto para mal |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Bem passada |
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.
“paleron” in France maps to canonical shoulder clod (chuck: Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade). In Brazil, look for labels such as Paleta. A large, lean muscle group from the outer shoulder. Contains the flat iron (infraspinatus) and petite tender (teres major) as sub-cuts. Often sold as shoulder roast or clod steaks.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.