chuck primal · Poland
In Montenegro, this cut is vrat.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Krwisty | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Średnio krwisty | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Średnio wysmażony | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Dobrze wysmażony | → | Dobro 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.
“karkówka” in Poland maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Montenegro, look for labels such as vrat. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.