shank primal · Peru
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, this cut is kolerica.
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 Inglés | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Reš pečeno |
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.
“ossobuco” in Peru maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Bosnia & Herzegovina, look for labels such as kolerica. 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.