Can krūtininė mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

What is krūtininė in Czech Republic?

Q: What is krūtininė in Czech Republic?

krūtininė is the Lithuania retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled hrudí.

Q: What is krūtininė called in Czech Republic?

Look for hrudí—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is krūtininė from?

Brisket is on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

Close match

krutinine

is very similar to hrudí in Czech Republic

Ask for: hrudí

About this cut

From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

brisket primal · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs

In Czech Republic

hrudí

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Lithuania → Czech Republic

rareSu krauju→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareVidutiniškai nekeptas→Středně krvavý55–60°C

mediumVidutiniškai iškeptas→Středně propečený60–65°C

well doneGerai iškeptas→Propečený70–100°C

Czech steak culture is growing in Prague. Středně krvavý (medium rare) is the standard for Czech steak lovers.

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

Detailed explanation

“krūtininė” in Lithuania maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as hrudí. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

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