Can garrón delantero 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 Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is garrón delantero in Argentina?

Q: What is garrón delantero in Argentina?

garrón delantero is the Uruguay retail name for the foreshank, which sits on the shank primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Garrón delantero.

Q: What is garrón delantero called in Argentina?

Look for Garrón delantero—mapped to Fore Shank (foreshank).

Q: What primal is garrón delantero from?

Fore Shank is on the shank primal (Front leg, below the elbow joint).

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About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.

shank primal · Front leg, below the elbow joint

In Argentina

Garrón delantero

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How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Argentina

rareJugoso→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareA punto→A punto55–60°C

mediumCocido→Cocido60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

Argentine asado is often cooked more thoroughly than US or French preferences. Well done is not unusual.

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

Detailed explanation

“garrón delantero” in Uruguay maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In Argentina, look for labels such as Garrón delantero. Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.

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