shank primal · Portugal
In Chile, this cut is Osobuco de mano.
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 | Mal passado | → | A lo inglés |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | A punto |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Bem passado | → | 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.
“chambão dianteiro” in Portugal maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In Chile, look for labels such as Osobuco de mano. 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.