Can Hohe Rippe mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Norway?

In Norway, medium rare is called "Medium rå". Rare is "Rå" and well done is "Godt stekt".

What is Hohe Rippe in Norway?

Q: What is Hohe Rippe in Norway?

Hohe Rippe is the Germany retail name for the prime rib, which sits on the rib primal. In Norway, the same cut is most often labeled prime rib.

Q: What is Hohe Rippe called in Norway?

Look for prime rib—mapped to Prime Rib (prime rib).

Q: What primal is Hohe Rippe from?

Prime Rib is on the rib primal (Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye).

Close match

hohe rippe

is very similar to prime rib in Norway

Ask for: prime rib

About this cut

A bone-in rib roast consisting of the ribeye with the bone, cap (spinalis), and fat layer intact. Premium roasting cut — the classic holiday centerpiece. 'Prime' refers to the cut, not necessarily the USDA grade.

rib primal · Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye

In Norway

prime rib

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Germany → Norway

rareBlutig→Rå48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Medium rå55–60°C

mediumHalb durch→Medium60–65°C

well doneDurch / Gut durch→Godt stekt70–100°C

Norwegian steaks are traditionally cooked medium to well-done. Rare is uncommon.

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

Detailed explanation

“Hohe Rippe” in Germany maps to canonical prime rib (rib: Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye). In Norway, look for labels such as prime rib. A bone-in rib roast consisting of the ribeye with the bone, cap (spinalis), and fat layer intact. Premium roasting cut — the classic holiday centerpiece. 'Prime' refers to the cut, not necessarily the USDA grade.

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