Cutranslator

What is entrepecho in Hungary?

Close match

entrepecho

is very similar to szegy in Hungary

Ask for: szegy

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

How to order steak doneness

ColombiaHungary

rareCrudaVéresen4855°C
medium rareTérmino medioFélig nyers5560°C
mediumTres cuartosKözepesen átsütve6065°C
well doneBien asadaJól átsütve70100°C

Traditional Hungarian cooking favors well-done. Medium rare (félig nyers, literally 'half raw') is a modern restaurant preference.

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

Detailed explanation

“entrepecho” in Colombia maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Hungary, look for labels such as szegy. 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.

Related cuts

Compare with similar cuts

Other countries & routes

Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

People also ask about this cut

What is entrepecho in Hungary?
entrepecho maps to Brisket (brisket) in this ontology; in Hungary, look for labels such as szegy.

Translate it in another country

What is entrepecho called in Hungary?
In Hungary, entrepecho corresponds to Brisket; common retail wording includes szegy.

Translate it in another country

Where does entrepecho come from on the cow?
entrepecho refers to brisket on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

Translate it in another country

Show 7 more questions
What primal is entrepecho from?
entrepecho is tied to the brisket primal as Brisket (brisket).

Translate it in another country

Is entrepecho the same as ribeye?
No—entrepecho maps to brisket (Brisket), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

Translate it in another country

Is entrepecho the same as Short Ribs?
No—entrepecho is brisket; Short Ribs is short ribs, a different canonical cut.

Translate it in another country

How is entrepecho different from Fore Shank?
brisket (Brisket) differs from foreshank by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

Translate it in another country

What is the canonical beef cut for entrepecho?
entrepecho resolves to Brisket (brisket) in the Cutranslator ontology.

Translate it in another country

What should I ask for at a Hungary butcher?
Ask for szegy and mention Brisket if needed—the mapped retail names above match brisket.

Translate it in another country

Why might entrepecho be less common in Hungary?
entrepecho is a Colombia retail term; Hungary shops may use different names for the same brisket muscle.

Translate it in another country

Explore more cuts

How this information is generated

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