chuck primal · Russia
In Italy, this cut is Collo.
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 | С кровью | → | Al sangue |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Cottura media |
| medium | Medium | → | Al punto |
| well done | Хорошо прожаренный | → | Ben cotto |
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.
“lopatochnaya chast” in Russia maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Italy, look for labels such as Collo. 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.