Can lomo 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 Montenegro?

In Montenegro, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Dobro pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Montenegro?

Ask for "Ramstek za roštilj" when looking for lomo in Montenegro.

What is lomo in Montenegro?

Q: What is lomo in Montenegro?

lomo is the Costa Rica retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Montenegro, the same cut is most often labeled ramstek.

Q: What is lomo called in Montenegro?

Look for ramstek—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is lomo from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

Close match

lomo

is very similar to ramstek in Montenegro

Ask for: ramstek

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Montenegro

ramstek

Say this at the butcher

“Ramstek za roštilj”

'Striploin for the grill'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Costa Rica → Montenegro

rareRojo→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Dobro pečeno70–100°C

Montenegrin mountain cuisine defaults to well-done or slow-cooked until falling apart. Medium-rare is a modern coastal/tourist preference.

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

Detailed explanation

“lomo” in Costa Rica maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Montenegro, look for labels such as ramstek. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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