chuck primal · Israel
In Russia, this cut is plechevaya chast.
About this cut
A large, lean muscle group from the outer shoulder. Contains the flat iron (infraspinatus) and petite tender (teres major) as sub-cuts. Often sold as shoulder roast or clod steaks.
| rare | רייר | → | С кровью |
| medium rare | מדיום רייר | → | Medium rare |
| medium | מדיום | → | Medium |
| well done | וול דאן | → | Хорошо прожаренный |
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.
“tzli katef” in Israel maps to canonical shoulder clod (chuck: Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade). In Russia, look for labels such as plechevaya chast. A large, lean muscle group from the outer shoulder. Contains the flat iron (infraspinatus) and petite tender (teres major) as sub-cuts. Often sold as shoulder roast or clod steaks.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.