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rib primal · Czech Republic

žebra

In Uganda, this cut is muchomo cut.

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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 Ugandamuchomo cut

How to order steak doneness

rareKrvavýRare
medium rareStředně krvavýMedium rare
mediumStředně propečenýMedium
well donePropečenýErimye / Well done

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

“žebra” in Czech Republic maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Uganda, look for labels such as muchomo 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.

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What is žebra in Republic of Uganda?
žebra maps to Short Ribs (short ribs) in this ontology; in Uganda, look for labels such as muchomo cut.

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What is žebra called in Uganda?
In Uganda, žebra corresponds to Short Ribs; common retail wording includes muchomo cut.

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Where does žebra come from on the cow?
žebra refers to short ribs on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

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What primal is žebra from?
žebra is tied to the rib primal as Short Ribs (short ribs).

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Is žebra the same as ribeye?
No—žebra maps to short ribs (Short Ribs), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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How is žebra different from Brisket?
short ribs (Short Ribs) differs from brisket by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for žebra?
žebra resolves to Short Ribs (short ribs) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Republic of Uganda butcher?
Ask for muchomo cut and mention Short Ribs if needed—the mapped retail names above match short ribs.

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Why might žebra be less common in Republic of Uganda?
žebra is a Czech Republic retail term; Republic of Uganda shops may use different names for the same short ribs muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of žebra?
Open the glossary page for žebra (/what-is/zebra) and the Short Ribs hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.