chuck primal · Portugal
In Bulgaria, this cut is pleshka.
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 | Mal passado | → | Алангле |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | Средно алангле |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Средно изпечено |
| well done | Bem passado | → | Добре изпечено |
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.
“Cachaço” in Portugal maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as pleshka. 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.