Can Ezeltje 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 Ezeltje in Croatia?

Q: What is Ezeltje in Croatia?

Ezeltje is the Netherlands retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Croatia, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is Ezeltje called in Croatia?

Look for tri tip—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is Ezeltje from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

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ezeltje

is very similar to tri tip in Croatia

Ask for: tri tip

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

sirloin primal · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In Croatia

tri tip

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Croatia

rareRood→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→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

“Ezeltje” in Netherlands maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Croatia, look for labels such as tri tip. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

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