chuck primal · Hungary
In China, this cut is petite tender.
About this cut
A small, narrow muscle from the shoulder that resembles a miniature tenderloin in shape and tenderness. Only about 250-350g per side, making it one of the lowest-yield cuts on the animal. Extremely tender but relatively unknown outside professional kitchens.
| rare | Véresen | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Félig nyers | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Közepesen átsütve | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Jól átsütve | → | Quan shu |
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.
“hamis bélszín” in Hungary maps to canonical petite tender (chuck: Teres major muscle, tucked alongside the shoulder blade). In China, look for labels such as petite tender. A small, narrow muscle from the shoulder that resembles a miniature tenderloin in shape and tenderness. Only about 250-350g per side, making it one of the lowest-yield cuts on the animal. Extremely tender but relatively unknown outside professional kitchens.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.