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shank primal · Peru

ossobuco

In Argentina, this cut is Garrón.

Exact match · Confidence 0.90
Fig. 1 · Rear leg, below the knee joint · shank primal

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.

Primalshank
LocationRear leg, below the knee joint
In ArgentinaGarrón

How to order steak doneness

rareTérmino InglésJugoso
medium rareTérmino medioA punto
mediumTres cuartosCocido
well doneBien cocidoBien cocido

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

“ossobuco” in Peru maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Argentina, look for labels such as Garrón. 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.

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What is ossobuco in Argentina?
ossobuco maps to Hind Shank (hind shank) in this ontology; in Argentina, look for labels such as Garrón.

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What is ossobuco called in Argentina?
In Argentina, ossobuco corresponds to Hind Shank; common retail wording includes Garrón.

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Where does ossobuco come from on the cow?
ossobuco refers to hind shank on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

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What primal is ossobuco from?
ossobuco is tied to the shank primal as Hind Shank (hind shank).

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Is ossobuco the same as ribeye?
No—ossobuco maps to hind shank (Hind Shank), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is ossobuco the same as Fore Shank?
No—ossobuco is hind shank; Fore Shank is foreshank, a different canonical cut.

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How is ossobuco different from Oxtail?
hind shank (Hind Shank) differs from oxtail by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for ossobuco?
ossobuco resolves to Hind Shank (hind shank) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Argentina butcher?
Ask for Garrón and mention Hind Shank if needed—the mapped retail names above match hind shank.

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Why might ossobuco be less common in Argentina?
ossobuco is a Peru retail term; Argentina shops may use different names for the same hind shank muscle.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.