Can shank 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 Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

What is shank in Colombia?

Q: What is shank in Colombia?

shank is the Canada retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Lagarto.

Q: What is shank called in Colombia?

Look for Lagarto—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is shank from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

Exact match

shank

is Lagarto in Colombia

Ask for: Lagarto

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint

In Colombia

Lagarto

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Canada → Colombia

rareRare→Cruda48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMedium→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneWell done→Bien asada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“shank” in Canada maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Colombia, look for labels such as Lagarto. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

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