Can schale mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

What is schale in Czech Republic?

Q: What is schale in Czech Republic?

schale is the Austria retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled vrchní šál.

Q: What is schale called in Czech Republic?

Look for vrchní šál—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is schale from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

schale

is very similar to vrchní šál in Czech Republic

Ask for: vrchní šál

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Czech Republic

vrchní šál

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How to order steak doneness

Austria → Czech Republic

rareBlutig→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Středně krvavý55–60°C

mediumHalbdurch→Středně propečený60–65°C

well doneDurch→Propečený70–100°C

Czech steak culture is growing in Prague. Středně krvavý (medium rare) is the standard for Czech steak lovers.

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

Detailed explanation

“schale” in Austria maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as vrchní šál. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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