shank primal · Poland
In Chad, this cut is daraba cut.
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 | Krwisty | → | Niy |
| medium rare | Średnio krwisty | → | Niy shwayya |
| medium | Średnio wysmażony | → | Bayn bayn |
| well done | Dobrze wysmażony | → | Mistawi tamam |
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.
“goleń przednia” in Poland maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In Chad, look for labels such as daraba 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.