chuck primal · Uzbekistan
In Poland, this cut is łopatka.
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 | Xomroq | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | Kam pishgan | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | O'rtacha | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Yaxshi pishgan | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
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.
“kurak” in Uzbekistan maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Poland, look for labels such as łopatka. 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.