Can pupek 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 pupek in Germany?

Q: What is pupek in Germany?

pupek is the Czech Republic retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled flank.

Q: What is pupek called in Germany?

Look for flank—mapped to Flank (flank steak).

Q: What primal is pupek from?

Flank is on the flank primal (abdominal flank steak).

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pupek

is very similar to flank in Germany

Ask for: flank

About this cut

Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

flank primal · abdominal flank steak

In Germany

flank

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → Germany

rareKrvavý→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareStředně krvavý→Rosa55–60°C

mediumStředně propečený→Halb durch60–65°C

well donePropečený→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

“pupek” in Czech Republic maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Germany, look for labels such as flank. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

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