Can Geretto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

What is Geretto in Spain?

Q: What is Geretto in Spain?

Geretto is the Italy retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled hind shank.

Q: What is Geretto called in Spain?

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

Q: What primal is Geretto from?

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

Exact match

geretto

is hind shank in Spain

Ask for: hind shank

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 Spain

hind shank

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Spain

rareAl sangue→Poco hecho48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Al punto55–60°C

mediumAl punto→En su punto60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Muy hecho70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“Geretto” in Italy maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Spain, look for labels such as hind shank. 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.