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What is dom in the USA?

Exact match

dom

is Oxtail in United States

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 United States

Oxtail

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

IranUnited States

rareKhamRare4855°C
medium rareKam-pokhtehMedium rare5560°C
mediumMadiyomMedium6065°C
well doneKamelan PokhtehWell done70100°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 United States, 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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Other countries & routes

Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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What is dom in United States?
dom maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in USA, look for labels such as Oxtail.

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What is dom called in America?
In the United States, dom (Iran) is usually sold as Oxtail—the same canonical oxtail.

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Where does dom come from on the cow?
dom refers to oxtail on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

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What primal is dom from?
dom is tied to the round primal as Oxtail (oxtail).

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Is dom the same as ribeye?
No—dom maps to oxtail (Oxtail), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is dom the same as Hind Shank?
No—dom is oxtail; Hind Shank is hind shank, a different canonical cut.

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What is the canonical beef cut for dom?
dom resolves to Oxtail (oxtail) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a United States butcher?
Ask for Oxtail and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might dom be less common in United States?
dom is a Iran retail term; United States shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of dom?
Open the glossary page for dom (/what-is/dom) and the Oxtail hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

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