chuck primal · Telangana
In Kazakhstan, this cut is zhauyryn.
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 | Rare | → | Shala pyskhan |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Ortasha pyskhan (az) |
| medium | Medium | → | Ortasha pyskhan |
| well done | Bhuna | → | Ja'sy pyskhan |
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.
“dasti” in Telangana maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Kazakhstan, look for labels such as zhauyryn. 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.