chuck primal · Latvia
In West Bengal, this cut is cutlet meat wb, also sold as hath e kata wb.
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 | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Medium |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Bhalo bhabe rana |
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 West Bengal, look for labels such as cutlet meat wb · hath e kata wb. 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.