round primal · Czech Republic
In Albania, this cut is oxtail.
About this cut
The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
| rare | Krvavý | → | I gjallë |
| medium rare | Středně krvavý | → | Mesatar i rrallë |
| medium | Středně propečený | → | Mesatar |
| well done | Propečený | → | I pjekur mirë |
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.
“oháňka” in Czech Republic maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Albania, look for labels such as oxtail. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.