chuck primal · Hungary
In Germany, this cut is Metzgerstück.
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 | → | Blutig |
| medium rare | Félig nyers | → | Rosa |
| medium | Közepesen átsütve | → | Halb durch |
| well done | Jól átsütve | → | Durch / Gut durch |
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 Germany, look for labels such as Metzgerstück. 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.