shank primal · Israel
In Italy, this cut is Geretto.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
| rare | רייר | → | Al sangue |
| medium rare | מדיום רייר | → | Cottura media |
| medium | מדיום | → | Al punto |
| well done | וול דאן | → | Ben cotto |
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 achori” in Israel maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Italy, look for labels such as Geretto. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.