Can Hesse mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Hungary?

Ask for "Lábszárt kérek pörközthöz" when looking for Hesse in Hungary.

What is Hesse in Hungary?

Q: What is Hesse in Hungary?

Hesse is the Germany retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled lábszár.

Q: What is Hesse called in Hungary?

Look for lábszár—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is Hesse from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

Close match

hesse

is very similar to lábszár in Hungary

Ask for: lábszár

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint

In Hungary

lábszár

Say this at the butcher

“Lábszárt kérek pörközthöz”

'Shank for pörkölt' — specifying the dish communicates the exact cut needed

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Germany → Hungary

rareBlutig→Véresen48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Félig nyers55–60°C

mediumHalb durch→Közepesen átsütve60–65°C

well doneDurch / Gut durch→Jól átsütve70–100°C

Traditional Hungarian cooking favors well-done. Medium rare (félig nyers, literally 'half raw') is a modern restaurant preference.

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

Detailed explanation

“Hesse” in Germany maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Hungary, look for labels such as lábszár. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

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