Can blade nz mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

chuck primal · New Zealand

blade nz

Q: What is blade nz in Costa Rica?

blade nz is the New Zealand retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Costa Rica, the same cut is most often labeled chuck blade.

Q: What is blade nz called in Costa Rica?

Look for chuck blade—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is blade nz from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Costa Rica, this cut is chuck blade.

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In Costa Ricachuck blade

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How to order steak doneness

New Zealand → Costa Rica

rare	Rare	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Bien cocido	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“blade nz” in New Zealand maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Costa Rica, look for labels such as chuck blade. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.