chuck primal · Lithuania
In Israel, this cut is tzavar.
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 | Su krauju | → | רייר |
| medium rare | Vidutiniškai nekeptas | → | מדיום רייר |
| medium | Vidutiniškai iškeptas | → | מדיום |
| well done | Gerai iškeptas | → | וול דאן |
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.
“sprandinė” in Lithuania maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Israel, look for labels such as tzavar. 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.