shank primal · Spain
In Burkina Faso, this cut is gabre.
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 | Poco hecho | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Al punto | → | A point saignant |
| medium | En su punto | → | A point |
| well done | Muy hecho | → | Bien cuit |
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.
“morcillo” in Spain maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Burkina Faso, look for labels such as gabre. 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.