Can Hüfte mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

What is Hüfte in North Macedonia?

Q: What is Hüfte in North Macedonia?

Hüfte is the Germany retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In North Macedonia, the same cut is most often labeled ruzha.

Q: What is Hüfte called in North Macedonia?

Look for ruzha—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is Hüfte from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

hufte

is very similar to ruzha in North Macedonia

Ask for: ruzha

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In North Macedonia

ruzha

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Germany → North Macedonia

rareBlutig→Крваво48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Слабо печено55–60°C

mediumHalb durch→Средно печено60–65°C

well doneDurch / Gut durch→Добро печено70–100°C

Traditional Macedonian taste is firmly well-done (добро печено). Medium-rare is only found in modern Skopje steakhouses.

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

Detailed explanation

“Hüfte” in Germany maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as ruzha. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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