Can shoulder clod mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is shoulder clod in Argentina?

Q: What is shoulder clod in Argentina?

shoulder clod is the Canada retail name for the shoulder clod, which sits on the chuck primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Marucha.

Q: What is shoulder clod called in Argentina?

Look for Marucha—mapped to Shoulder Clod (shoulder clod).

Q: What primal is shoulder clod from?

Shoulder Clod is on the chuck primal (Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade).

Exact match

shoulder clod

is Marucha in Argentina

Ask for: Marucha

About this cut

A large, lean muscle group from the outer shoulder. Contains the flat iron (infraspinatus) and petite tender (teres major) as sub-cuts. Often sold as shoulder roast or clod steaks.

chuck primal · Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade

In Argentina

Marucha

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Canada → Argentina

rareRare→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→A punto55–60°C

mediumMedium→Cocido60–65°C

well doneWell done→Bien cocido70–100°C

Argentine asado is often cooked more thoroughly than US or French preferences. Well done is not unusual.

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

Detailed explanation

“shoulder clod” in Canada maps to canonical shoulder clod (chuck: Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade). In Argentina, look for labels such as Marucha. A large, lean muscle group from the outer shoulder. Contains the flat iron (infraspinatus) and petite tender (teres major) as sub-cuts. Often sold as shoulder roast or clod steaks.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.