shank primal · Norway
In Israel, this cut is shrir kidmi.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.
| rare | Rå | → | רייר |
| medium rare | Medium rå | → | מדיום רייר |
| medium | Medium | → | מדיום |
| well done | Godt stekt | → | 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.
“forlegg” in Norway maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In Israel, look for labels such as shrir kidmi. Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.