shank primal · Slovenia
In Bangladesh, this cut is pa-er.
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 | Krvavo | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Srednje surovo | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Medium |
| well done | Prepečeno | → | Bhalo bhabe rana |
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.
“goleno” in Slovenia maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Bangladesh, look for labels such as pa-er. 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.