Can Fesone di spalla mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

What is Fesone di spalla in North Macedonia?

Q: What is Fesone di spalla in North Macedonia?

Fesone di spalla is the Italy retail name for the shoulder clod, which sits on the chuck primal. In North Macedonia, the same cut is most often labeled shoulder clod.

Q: What is Fesone di spalla called in North Macedonia?

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

Q: What primal is Fesone di spalla from?

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

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fesone di spalla

is very similar to shoulder clod in North Macedonia

Ask for: shoulder clod

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 North Macedonia

shoulder clod

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → North Macedonia

rareAl sangue→Крваво48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Слабо печено55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Средно печено60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Добро печено70–100°C

Traditional Macedonian taste is firmly well-done (добро печено). Medium-rare is only found in modern Skopje steakhouses.

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

Detailed explanation

“Fesone di spalla” in Italy maps to canonical shoulder clod (chuck: Upper shoulder, above the arm and outside the blade). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as shoulder clod. 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.