chuck primal · Taiwan
In Hungary, this cut is lapocka.
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 | San fen shu | → | Véresen |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Félig nyers |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Közepesen átsütve |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Jól átsütve |
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.
“jian jia rou” in Taiwan maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Hungary, look for labels such as lapocka. 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.