Can pierna corta mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

What is pierna corta in Hungary?

Q: What is pierna corta in Hungary?

pierna corta is the Philippines retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled felsál.

Q: What is pierna corta called in Hungary?

Look for felsál—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is pierna corta from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

pierna corta

is very similar to felsál in Hungary

Ask for: felsál

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Hungary

felsál

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Hungary

rareHilaw-hilaw pa→Véresen48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Félig nyers55–60°C

mediumMedium→Közepesen átsütve60–65°C

well doneLutong-luto→Jól átsütve70–100°C

Traditional Hungarian cooking favors well-done. Medium rare (félig nyers, literally 'half raw') is a modern restaurant preference.

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

Detailed explanation

“pierna corta” in Philippines maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Hungary, look for labels such as felsál. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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