shank primal · Portugal
In Poland, this cut is pręga.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
| rare | Mal passado | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Bem passado | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
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” in Portugal maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Poland, look for labels such as pręga. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.