Can hüferschwanzl mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, medium rare is called "Stredne krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Prepečený".

sirloin primal · Austria

hüferschwanzl

Q: What is hüferschwanzl in Slovakia?

hüferschwanzl is the Austria retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Slovakia, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is hüferschwanzl called in Slovakia?

Look for tri tip—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is hüferschwanzl from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

In Slovakia, this cut is tri tip.

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Fig. 1 · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank · sirloin primal

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

Primalsirloin

LocationBottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In Slovakiatri tip

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How to order steak doneness

Austria → Slovakia

rare	Blutig	→	Krvavý	48–55°C
medium rare	Rosa	→	Stredne krvavý	55–60°C
medium	Halbdurch	→	Stredne prepečený	60–65°C
well done	Durch	→	Prepečený	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“hüferschwanzl” in Austria maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Slovakia, look for labels such as tri tip. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.