Can nuss 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 Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What is nuss in Turkey?

Q: What is nuss in Turkey?

nuss is the Austria retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled yumurta.

Q: What is nuss called in Turkey?

Look for yumurta—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is nuss from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Close match

nuss

is very similar to yumurta in Turkey

Ask for: yumurta

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Turkey

yumurta

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How to order steak doneness

Austria → Turkey

rareBlutig→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Az orta55–60°C

mediumHalbdurch→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneDurch→Çok pişmiş70–100°C

Turkish cuisine traditionally serves grilled meats well-done. Az pişmiş (rare) is uncommon outside modern Istanbul steakhouses.

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

Detailed explanation

“nuss” in Austria maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Turkey, look for labels such as yumurta. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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