Can hrbat mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Sweden?

In Sweden, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Blodig" and well done is "Välstekt".

What is hrbat in Sweden?

Q: What is hrbat in Sweden?

hrbat is the Croatia retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Sweden, the same cut is most often labeled rostas.

Q: What is hrbat called in Sweden?

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

Q: What primal is hrbat from?

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

Close match

hrbat

is very similar to rostas in Sweden

Ask for: rostas

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 Sweden

rostas

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Croatia → Sweden

rareKrvavo→Blodig48–55°C

medium rareSlabije pečeno→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumSrednje pečeno→Medium60–65°C

well doneJače pečeno→Välstekt70–100°C

Medium is the cultural default. Rare (blodig, literally 'bloody') is accepted but less common than in France.

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

Detailed explanation

“hrbat” in Croatia maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Sweden, look for labels such as rostas. 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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