Can žebra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, medium rare is called "Stredne krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Prepečený".

What is žebra in Slovakia?

Q: What is žebra in Slovakia?

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

Q: What is žebra called in Slovakia?

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)).

Close match

zebra

is very similar to short ribs in Slovakia

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 Slovakia

short ribs

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How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → Slovakia

rareKrvavý→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareStředně krvavý→Stredne krvavý55–60°C

mediumStředně propečený→Stredne prepečený60–65°C

well donePropečený→Prepečený70–100°C

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 Slovakia, 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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