shank primal · France
In Egypt, this cut is moza.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
| rare | Saignant | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | À point | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“jarret arrière” in France maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Egypt, look for labels such as moza. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.