Can al-ketf mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Canada?

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

What is al-ketf in Canada?

Q: What is al-ketf in Canada?

al-ketf is the Morocco retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Canada, the same cut is most often labeled Blade roast.

Q: What is al-ketf called in Canada?

Look for Blade roast—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is al-ketf from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

Close match

al ketf

is very similar to Blade roast in Canada

Ask for: Blade roast

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

chuck primal · Shoulder blade area, above the arm

In Canada

Blade roast

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Morocco → Canada

rareSaigant→Rare48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMoyennement→Medium60–65°C

well doneTayeb Bezzaf→Well done70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“al-ketf” in Morocco maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Canada, look for labels such as Blade roast. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

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