shank primal · Slovenia
In Israel, this cut is shrir achori.
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 | → | רייר |
| medium rare | Srednje surovo | → | מדיום רייר |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | מדיום |
| well done | Prepečeno | → | וול דאן |
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 Israel, look for labels such as shrir achori. 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.