What is flanksteak called in United States?

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

Can flanksteak mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in United States?

In United States, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is flanksteak in the USA?

Q: What is flanksteak in the USA?

flanksteak is the Switzerland retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In USA, the same cut is most often labeled 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 Flank steak in United States

Ask for: Flank steak

About this cut

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

flank primal · abdominal flank steak

In United States

Flank steak

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → United States

rareBleu→Rare48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Medium60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Well done70–100°C

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 United States, look for labels such as Flank steak. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

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Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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