Can žebra mean more than one cut?

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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 is žebra in Montenegro?

Q: What is žebra in Montenegro?

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

Q: What is žebra called in Montenegro?

Look for short ribs—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)).

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zebra

is very similar to short ribs in Montenegro

Ask for: short ribs

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 Montenegro

short ribs

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → Montenegro

rareKrvavý→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareStředně krvavý→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumStředně propečený→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well donePropečený→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

“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 Montenegro, look for labels such as short ribs. 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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