Can kol 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 is kol in Norway?

Q: What is kol in Norway?

kol is the Turkey retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Norway, the same cut is most often labeled bogstek.

Q: What is kol called in Norway?

Look for bogstek—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is kol from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

Close match

kol

is very similar to bogstek in Norway

Ask for: bogstek

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

chuck primal · Shoulder blade area, above the arm

In Norway

bogstek

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Turkey → Norway

rareAz pişmiş→Rå48–55°C

medium rareAz orta→Medium rå55–60°C

mediumOrta pişmiş→Medium60–65°C

well doneÇok pişmiş→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

“kol” in Turkey maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Norway, look for labels such as bogstek. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

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