What is shank called in United States?

Look for Hind shank, Osso buco—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

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 United States?

In United States, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is shank in the USA?

Q: What is shank in the USA?

shank is the Canada retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In USA, the same cut is most often labeled Hind shank or Osso buco.

Q: What primal is shank from?

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

Exact match

shank

is Hind shank in United States

Ask for: Hind shank or Osso buco

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 United States

Hind shank · Osso buco

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Canada → United States

rareRare→Rare48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMedium→Medium60–65°C

well doneWell done→Well done70–100°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 United States, look for labels such as Hind shank · Osso buco. 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.