Can dom mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Portugal?

In Portugal, medium rare is called "Mal passado/ao ponto". Rare is "Mal passado" and well done is "Bem passado".

What is dom in Portugal?

Q: What is dom in Portugal?

dom is the Iran retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Portugal, the same cut is most often labeled oxtail.

Q: What is dom called in Portugal?

Look for oxtail—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is dom from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

Exact match

dom

is oxtail in Portugal

Ask for: oxtail

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

round primal · Tail, cross-cut into round sections

In Portugal

oxtail

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Portugal

rareKham→Mal passado48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Mal passado/ao ponto55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Ao ponto60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Bem passado70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“dom” in Iran maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Portugal, look for labels such as oxtail. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

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