Can Costata mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Croatia?

In Croatia, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Jače pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Croatia?

Ask for "Pržol, na kosti ako imate" when looking for Costata in Croatia.

What is Costata in Croatia?

Q: What is Costata in Croatia?

Costata is the Italy retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Croatia, the same cut is most often labeled pržol.

Q: What is Costata called in Croatia?

Look for pržol—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is Costata from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

Close match

costata

is very similar to pržol in Croatia

Ask for: pržol

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

rib primal · upper rib / rib eye muscle

In Croatia

pržol

Say this at the butcher

“Pržol, na kosti ako imate”

'Ribeye, bone-in if you have it'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Croatia

rareAl sangue→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Jače pečeno70–100°C

Croatian cuisine is warming to medium-rare steaks, especially in coastal cities. Traditional inland cooking defaults to well-done.

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

Detailed explanation

“Costata” in Italy maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Croatia, look for labels such as pržol. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

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