Can sira mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Denmark?

In Denmark, medium rare is called "Medium". Rare is "Rød" and well done is "Gennemstegt".

sirloin primal · Israel

sira

Q: What is sira in Denmark?

sira is the Israel retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Denmark, the same cut is most often labeled Culotte.

Q: What is sira called in Denmark?

Look for Culotte—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is sira from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

In Denmark, this cut is Culotte.

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Fig. 1 · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin · sirloin primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

Primalsirloin

LocationUpper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In DenmarkCulotte

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How to order steak doneness

Israel → Denmark

rare	רייר	→	Rød	48–55°C
medium rare	מדיום רייר	→	Medium	55–60°C
medium	מדיום	→	Medium tilberedt	60–65°C
well done	וול דאן	→	Gennemstegt	70–100°C

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

“sira” in Israel maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Denmark, look for labels such as Culotte. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.