Same primal — paleron (paleta) is the broader shoulder cap, diezmillo is the chuck-roll subset. Sometimes conflated as 'paleta' in central Mexico but distinct at northern butcher counters.
Translation takeaway
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
Keep Diezmillo and Paleron together in your notebook.
Names by country
| Country | Diezmillo | Paleron |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Chuck roll | Chuck roast |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Chuck | Chuck roast |
| 🇫🇷France | — | Paleron |
| 🇪🇸Spain | — | Paleta |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | — | Paleta / Marucha |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Diezmillo | Paleta |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | — | Paleta |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | — | Paleta |
| 🇮🇹Italy | — | Cappello del prete |
| 🇩🇪Germany | — | Schulterscherzel |