Can uodega 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 is uodega in Croatia?

Q: What is uodega in Croatia?

uodega is the Lithuania retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Croatia, the same cut is most often labeled goveđi rep.

Q: What is uodega called in Croatia?

Look for goveđi rep—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is uodega from?

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

Exact match

uodega

is goveđi rep in Croatia

Ask for: goveđi rep

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 Croatia

goveđi rep

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How to order steak doneness

Lithuania → Croatia

rareSu krauju→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareVidutiniškai nekeptas→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumVidutiniškai iškeptas→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneGerai iškeptas→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

“uodega” in Lithuania maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Croatia, look for labels such as goveđi rep. 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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