shank primal · Russia
In Norway, this cut is forlegg.
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 | → | Rå |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rå |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Хорошо прожаренный | → | Godt stekt |
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 Norway, look for labels such as forlegg. 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.