chuck primal · Poland
In Bolivia, this cut is chuck blade.
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.
| rare | Krwisty | → | Vuelta y vuelta |
| medium rare | Średnio krwisty | → | Término medio |
| medium | Średnio wysmażony | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Dobrze wysmażony | → | Bien 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.
“łopatka” in Poland maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Bolivia, 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.