chuck primal · Latvia
In Honduras, this cut is chuck roll.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Ar asinīm | → | Rojo |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Término medio |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Bien cocido |
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.
“skausts” in Latvia maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Honduras, look for labels such as chuck roll. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.