zyu1 zaang1豬踭猪踭

Jyutpingzyu1 zaang1

Yalejyū jāang

Definition

Pork shank; the cut of pork from the lower leg of a pig.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the meat around the pig's shoulder joint, which is prized for its lean texture mixed with connective tissue. It is a staple in Cantonese home cooking, particularly for slow-cooked soups or braised dishes where the collagen can break down to provide a rich mouthfeel. Unlike fatty belly cuts, this part requires longer cooking times to become tender.

Measure word

gau6舊gauh

Examples

le1呢gau6舊zyu1豬zaang1踭hou2好san1新sin1鮮，maai5買faan1返heoi3去bou1煲tong1湯laa1啦。

This piece of pork shoulder is very fresh, buy it to make soup.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知zyu1豬zaang1踭tung4同zyu1豬sau2手jau5有me1咩fan1分bit6別aa4呀？

Do you know the difference between pork shoulder and pig trotter?

Common phrases

zyu1豬zaang1踭tong1湯

pork shoulder soup

炆man1豬zyu1踭

braised pork shoulder

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 豬手, which refers to the pig's trotter or hock. While both are used in soups, 豬手 contains significantly more gelatinous skin and bone compared to the meatier 豬踭.