chuck primal · Germany
In Uruguay, this cut is Marucha.
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 | Blutig | → | Jugoso |
| medium rare | Rosa | → | A punto |
| medium | Halb durch | → | Cocido |
| well done | Durch / Gut durch | → | Bien cocido |
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.
“Dickes Bugstück” in Germany maps to canonical shoulder clod (chuck: Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Marucha. 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.