rib primal · Belarus
In Poland, this cut is szponder.
About this cut
Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.
| rare | Z kryvyoy | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | Syarednyay prazharki | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Dobra prazhanae | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
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.
“rebry” in Belarus maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Poland, look for labels such as szponder. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.