Can ochvost mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Panama?

In Panama, medium rare is called "Término Medio". Rare is "Término Rojo" and well done is "Bien Cocido".

What is ochvost in Panama?

Q: What is ochvost in Panama?

ochvost is the Slovakia retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Panama, the same cut is most often labeled rabo.

Q: What is ochvost called in Panama?

Look for rabo—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is ochvost from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

Exact match

ochvost

is rabo in Panama

Ask for: rabo

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

round primal · Tail, cross-cut into round sections

In Panama

rabo

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Slovakia → Panama

rareKrvavý→Término Rojo48–55°C

medium rareStredne krvavý→Término Medio55–60°C

mediumStredne prepečený→Tres Cuartos60–65°C

well donePrepečený→Bien Cocido70–100°C

Panama's high-end steakhouses use English terms due to US Canal Zone legacy. Traditional preference is Término Medio for Entraña — the #1 steakhouse order.

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

Detailed explanation

“ochvost” in Slovakia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Panama, look for labels such as rabo. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

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