shank primal · Israel
In Brazil, this cut is Músculo dianteiro.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.
| rare | רייר | → | Mal passada |
| medium rare | מדיום רייר | → | Ao ponto para mal |
| medium | מדיום | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | וול דאן | → | Bem passada |
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.
“shrir kidmi” in Israel maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In Brazil, look for labels such as Músculo dianteiro. Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.