loin primal · Haiti
In Albania, this cut is bërxollë pa kockë, also sold as biftek.
⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | I gjallë |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Mesatar i rrallë |
| medium | Medium | → | Mesatar |
| well done | Well done | → | 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.
“estèk” in Haiti maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Albania, look for labels such as bërxollë pa kockë · biftek. 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.