Can tranche mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

What is tranche in Czech Republic?

Q: What is tranche in Czech Republic?

tranche is the France retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled vrchní šál.

Q: What is tranche called in Czech Republic?

Look for vrchní šál—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is tranche from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

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tranche

is very similar to vrchní šál in Czech Republic

Ask for: vrchní šál

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Czech Republic

vrchní šál

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How to order steak doneness

France → Czech Republic

rareSaignant→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→Středně krvavý55–60°C

mediumEntre à point et bien cuit→Středně propečený60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Propečený70–100°C

Czech steak culture is growing in Prague. Středně krvavý (medium rare) is the standard for Czech steak lovers.

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

Detailed explanation

“tranche” in France maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as vrchní šál. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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