shank primal · Panama
In Vietnam, this cut is bap bo.
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 | Término Rojo | → | Tái |
| medium rare | Término Medio | → | Tái vừa |
| medium | Tres Cuartos | → | Vừa |
| well done | Bien Cocido | → | Chín kỹ |
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.
“jarret” in Panama maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Vietnam, look for labels such as bap bo. 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.