Can skirt 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 Norway?

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

What is skirt in Norway?

Q: What is skirt in Norway?

skirt is the United Kingdom retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Norway, the same cut is most often labeled skjørt.

Q: What is skirt called in Norway?

Look for skjørt—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is skirt from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

Exact match

skirt

is skjørt in Norway

Ask for: skjørt

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

plate primal · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In Norway

skjørt

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United Kingdom → Norway

rareRare→Rå48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Medium rå55–60°C

mediumMedium→Medium60–65°C

well doneWell done→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

“skirt” in United Kingdom maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Norway, look for labels such as skjørt. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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