chuck primal · Saudi Arabia
In Slovakia, this cut is lopatka.
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 | → | Krvavý |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Stredne krvavý |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Stredne prepečený |
| well done | Matboukh jayidan | → | Prepečený |
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 Slovakia, look for labels such as lopatka. 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.