Can Geretto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Austria?

In Austria, medium rare is called "Rosa". Rare is "Blutig" and well done is "Durch".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Austria?

Ask for "Wadschinken zum Siedefleisch" when looking for Geretto in Austria.

What is Geretto in Austria?

Q: What is Geretto in Austria?

Geretto is the Italy retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Austria, the same cut is most often labeled wadschinken.

Q: What is Geretto called in Austria?

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

Q: What primal is Geretto from?

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

Exact match

geretto

is wadschinken in Austria

Ask for: wadschinken

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 Austria

wadschinken

Say this at the butcher

“Wadschinken zum Siedefleisch”

'Shank for boiled beef' — classic Austrian request

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Austria

rareAl sangue→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Rosa55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Halbdurch60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Durch70–100°C

Austrian steakhouses use Rosa (medium rare) as the standard for Beiried. Traditional home cooking defaults to Halbdurch (medium).

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

Detailed explanation

“Geretto” in Italy maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Austria, look for labels such as wadschinken. 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.