shank primal · Meghalaya
In Netherlands, this cut is Schenkel.
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 | Rare | → | Rood |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Half doorbakken |
| medium | Medium | → | Doorbakken |
| well done | Tep tep | → | Goed doorbakken |
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.
“nalli meghalaya” in Meghalaya maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Netherlands, look for labels such as Schenkel. 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.