Can dzholan 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 Slovakia?

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

What should I ask for at a butcher in Slovakia?

Ask for "Glejovku na guláš, prosím" when looking for dzholan in Slovakia.

shank primal · Bulgaria

dzholan

Q: What is dzholan in Slovakia?

dzholan is the Bulgaria retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Slovakia, the same cut is most often labeled glejovka.

Q: What is dzholan called in Slovakia?

Look for glejovka—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is dzholan from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

In Slovakia, this cut is glejovka.

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.85

Fig. 1 · Rear leg, below the knee joint · shank primal

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

Primalshank

LocationRear leg, below the knee joint

In Slovakiaglejovka

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How to order steak doneness

Bulgaria → Slovakia

rare	Алангле	→	Krvavý	48–55°C
medium rare	Средно алангле	→	Stredne krvavý	55–60°C
medium	Средно изпечено	→	Stredne prepečený	60–65°C
well done	Добре изпечено	→	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

“Джолан” in Bulgaria maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Slovakia, look for labels such as glejovka. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.