Can vrat mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Latvia?

In Latvia, medium rare is called "Vidēji asiņains". Rare is "Ar asinīm" and well done is "Pilnībā izcepts".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Latvia?

Ask for "Liellopa malto gaļu, 100% liellopa" when looking for vrat in Latvia.

chuck primal · North Macedonia

vrat

Q: What is vrat in Latvia?

vrat is the North Macedonia retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Latvia, the same cut is most often labeled skausts.

Q: What is vrat called in Latvia?

Look for skausts—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is vrat from?

Chuck Roll is on the chuck primal (Between the neck and the rib section, boneless).

In Latvia, this cut is skausts.

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Fig. 1 · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless · chuck primal

About this cut

A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.

Primalchuck

LocationBetween the neck and the rib section, boneless

In Latviaskausts

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How to order steak doneness

North Macedonia → Latvia

rare	Крваво	→	Ar asinīm	48–55°C
medium rare	Слабо печено	→	Vidēji asiņains	55–60°C
medium	Средно печено	→	Vidēji izcepts	60–65°C
well done	Добро печено	→	Pilnībā izcepts	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

“vrat” in North Macedonia maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Latvia, look for labels such as skausts. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.