Can poitrine mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Germany?

In Germany, medium rare is called "Rosa". Rare is "Blutig" and well done is "Durch / Gut durch".

What is poitrine in Germany?

Q: What is poitrine in Germany?

poitrine is the Belgium retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled Rinderbrust.

Q: What is poitrine called in Germany?

Look for Rinderbrust—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is poitrine from?

Brisket is on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

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poitrine

is very similar to Rinderbrust in Germany

Ask for: Rinderbrust

About this cut

From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

brisket primal · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs

In Germany

Rinderbrust

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Belgium → Germany

rareSaignant→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→Rosa55–60°C

mediumÀ point cuit→Halb durch60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Durch / Gut durch70–100°C

German steaks are traditionally cooked more than French or American preferences. Medium (Rosa) is the most common order.

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

Detailed explanation

“poitrine” in Belgium maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Germany, look for labels such as Rinderbrust. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

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