Can épaule mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Russia?

In Russia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "С кровью" and well done is "Хорошо прожаренный".

What is épaule in Russia?

Q: What is épaule in Russia?

épaule is the Belgium retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Russia, the same cut is most often labeled lopatochnaya chast.

Q: What is épaule called in Russia?

Look for lopatochnaya chast—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is épaule from?

Chuck Roll is on the chuck primal (Between the neck and the rib section, boneless).

Close match

epaule

is very similar to lopatochnaya chast in Russia

Ask for: lopatochnaya chast

About this cut

A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.

chuck primal · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless

In Russia

lopatochnaya chast

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Belgium → Russia

rareSaignant→С кровью48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumÀ point cuit→Medium60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Хорошо прожаренный70–100°C

Russian steaks are traditionally cooked medium to well-done. Rare (с кровью, 'with blood') is historically uncommon.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“épaule” in Belgium maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Russia, look for labels such as lopatochnaya chast. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.

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