chuck primal · Saudi Arabia
In Lithuania, this cut is mentė.
About this cut
From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
| rare | Nay | → | Su krauju |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Vidutiniškai nekeptas |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Vidutiniškai iškeptas |
| well done | Matboukh jayidan | → | Gerai iškeptas |
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.
“ketf sa” in Saudi Arabia maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Lithuania, look for labels such as mentė. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.