round primal · Germany
In Burkina Faso, this cut is soro, also sold as burkina brochette strip.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Blutig | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Rosa | → | A point saignant |
| medium | Halb durch | → | A point |
| well done | Durch / Gut durch | → | Bien cuit |
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.
“Oberschale” in Germany maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Burkina Faso, look for labels such as soro · burkina brochette strip. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.