Can Spierstuk mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Iran?

In Iran, medium rare is called "Kam-pokhteh". Rare is "Kham" and well done is "Kamelan Pokhteh".

What is Spierstuk in Iran?

Q: What is Spierstuk in Iran?

Spierstuk is the Netherlands retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled sirloin tip.

Q: What is Spierstuk called in Iran?

Look for sirloin tip—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is Spierstuk from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

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spierstuk

is very similar to sirloin tip in Iran

Ask for: sirloin tip

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Iran

sirloin tip

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Iran

rareRood→Kham48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→Kamelan Pokhteh70–100°C

Iranian cuisine strongly favors thoroughly cooked meat. Rare is essentially never served — Kham is more a theoretical label than a home order.

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

Detailed explanation

“Spierstuk” in Netherlands maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Iran, look for labels such as sirloin tip. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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