loin primal · Czech Republic
In North Macedonia, this cut is ramstek.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Krvavý | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Středně krvavý | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Středně propečený | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Propečený | → | Добро печено |
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.
“nízký roštěnec” in Czech Republic maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as ramstek. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.