chuck primal · Turkey
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, this cut is lopatka.
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 | Az pişmiş | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Az orta | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Orta pişmiş | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Çok pişmiş | → | Reš pečeno |
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.
“kol” in Turkey maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Bosnia & Herzegovina, look for labels such as lopatka. 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.