Can costilla mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, medium rare is called "Средно алангле". Rare is "Алангле" and well done is "Добре изпечено".

rib primal · Colombia

costilla

Q: What is costilla in Bulgaria?

costilla is the Colombia retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Bulgaria, the same cut is most often labeled short ribs.

Q: What is costilla called in Bulgaria?

Look for short ribs—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is costilla from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

In Bulgaria, this cut is short ribs.

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Fig. 1 · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs) · rib primal

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.

Primalrib

LocationLower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In Bulgariashort ribs

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How to order steak doneness

Colombia → Bulgaria

rare	Cruda	→	Алангле	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Средно алангле	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Средно изпечено	60–65°C
well done	Bien asada	→	Добре изпечено	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

“costilla” in Colombia maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as short ribs. 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.