chuck primal · Taiwan
In Turkey, this cut is kol.
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 | → | Az pişmiş |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Az orta |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Orta pişmiş |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Çok pişmiş |
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 Turkey, look for labels such as kol. 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.