shank primal · Russia
In Venezuela, this cut is lagarto con hueso.
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 | С кровью | → | Rojo |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Término medio |
| medium | Medium | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Хорошо прожаренный | → | Bien cocida |
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” in Russia maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Venezuela, look for labels such as lagarto con hueso. 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.