chuck primal · Greece
In Philippines, this cut is paypay.
About this cut
From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
| rare | Ανίσπαστο | → | Hilaw-hilaw pa |
| medium rare | Μισοψημένο | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Μέτριο | → | Medium |
| well done | Καλοψημένο | → | Lutong-luto |
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.
“laimos” in Greece maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Philippines, look for labels such as paypay. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.