Can flanksteak mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Norway?

In Norway, medium rare is called "Medium rå". Rare is "Rå" and well done is "Godt stekt".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Norway?

Ask for "Har dere flankstek?" when looking for flanksteak in Norway.

What is flanksteak in Norway?

Q: What is flanksteak in Norway?

flanksteak is the Switzerland retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In Norway, the same cut is most often labeled flankstek.

Q: What is flanksteak called in Norway?

Look for flankstek—mapped to Flank (flank steak).

Q: What primal is flanksteak from?

Flank is on the flank primal (abdominal flank steak).

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flanksteak

is very similar to flankstek in Norway

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About this cut

Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

flank primal · abdominal flank steak

In Norway

flankstek

Say this at the butcher

“Har dere flankstek?”

English loanword commonly used

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Norway

rareBleu→Rå48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Medium rå55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Medium60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Godt stekt70–100°C

Norwegian steaks are traditionally cooked medium to well-done. Rare is uncommon.

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

Detailed explanation

“flanksteak” in Switzerland maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Norway, look for labels such as flankstek. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

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