Can krzyżowa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, medium rare is called "Stredne krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Prepečený".

What is krzyżowa in Slovakia?

Q: What is krzyżowa in Slovakia?

krzyżowa is the Poland retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Slovakia, the same cut is most often labeled kvetová špička.

Q: What is krzyżowa called in Slovakia?

Look for kvetová špička—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is krzyżowa from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

krzyzowa

is very similar to kvetová špička in Slovakia

Ask for: kvetová špička

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Slovakia

kvetová špička

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Poland → Slovakia

rareKrwisty→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareŚrednio krwisty→Stredne krvavý55–60°C

mediumŚrednio wysmażony→Stredne prepečený60–65°C

well doneDobrze wysmażony→Prepečený70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“krzyżowa” in Poland maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Slovakia, look for labels such as kvetová špička. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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