Can Acém mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Belgium?

In Belgium, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Belgium?

Ask for "De la viande à carbonade, environ un kilo" when looking for Acém in Belgium.

chuck primal · Portugal

Acém

Q: What is Acém in Belgium?

Acém is the Portugal retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Belgium, the same cut is most often labeled épaule.

Q: What is Acém called in Belgium?

Look for épaule—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is Acém from?

Chuck Roll is on the chuck primal (Between the neck and the rib section, boneless).

In Belgium, this cut is épaule.

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Fig. 1 · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless · chuck primal

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.

Primalchuck

LocationBetween the neck and the rib section, boneless

In Belgiumépaule

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How to order steak doneness

Portugal → Belgium

rare	Mal passado	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	Mal passado/ao ponto	→	À point	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	À point cuit	60–65°C
well done	Bem passado	→	Bien cuit	70–100°C

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

“Acém” in Portugal maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Belgium, look for labels such as épaule. 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.