shank primal · Latvia
In North Macedonia, this cut is kolenica.
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 | Ar asinīm | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Добро печено |
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.
“stilbs” in Latvia maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as kolenica. 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.