Can shola 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 shola in Germany?

Q: What is shola in Germany?

shola is the Bulgaria retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled Hüfte.

Q: What is shola called in Germany?

Look for Hüfte—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is shola from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

shola

is very similar to Hüfte in Germany

Ask for: Hüfte

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Germany

Hüfte

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Bulgaria → Germany

rareАлангле→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareСредно алангле→Rosa55–60°C

mediumСредно изпечено→Halb durch60–65°C

well doneДобре изпечено→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

“shola” in Bulgaria maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Germany, look for labels such as Hüfte. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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