shank primal · Russia
In North Macedonia, this cut is fore shank.
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 | С кровью | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Medium | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Хорошо прожаренный | → | Добро печено |
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.
“golyashka perednyaya” in Russia maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as fore shank. 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.