Can žebra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What is žebra in France?

Q: What is žebra in France?

žebra is the Czech Republic retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Plat de côtes.

Q: What is žebra called in France?

Look for Plat de côtes—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is žebra from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

Close match

zebra

is very similar to Plat de côtes in France

Ask for: Plat de côtes

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

rib primal · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In France

Plat de côtes

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → France

rareKrvavý→Saignant48–55°C

medium rareStředně krvavý→À point55–60°C

mediumStředně propečený→Entre à point et bien cuit60–65°C

well donePropečený→Bien cuit70–100°C

Most French steaks are served rare (saignant) by default. Asking for bien cuit may surprise your waiter.

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

Detailed explanation

“žebra” in Czech Republic maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In France, look for labels such as Plat de côtes. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

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