round primal · Ireland
In Czech Republic, this cut is oháňka.
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 | Rare | → | Krvavý |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Středně krvavý |
| medium | Medium | → | Středně propečený |
| well done | Well done | → | Propečený |
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.
“oxtail” in Ireland maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as oháňka. 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.