Can poitrine mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

What is poitrine in North Macedonia?

Q: What is poitrine in North Macedonia?

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

Q: What is poitrine called in North Macedonia?

Look for gradi—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is poitrine from?

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

Close match

poitrine

is very similar to gradi in North Macedonia

Ask for: gradi

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 North Macedonia

gradi

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How to order steak doneness

Belgium → North Macedonia

rareSaignant→Крваво48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→Слабо печено55–60°C

mediumÀ point cuit→Средно печено60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Добро печено70–100°C

Traditional Macedonian taste is firmly well-done (добро печено). Medium-rare is only found in modern Skopje steakhouses.

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 North Macedonia, look for labels such as gradi. 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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