loin primal · North Macedonia
In Slovakia, this cut is nízky roštenec.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Крваво | → | Krvavý |
| medium rare | Слабо печено | → | Stredne krvavý |
| medium | Средно печено | → | Stredne prepečený |
| well done | Добро печено | → | Prepečený |
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.
“ramstek” in North Macedonia maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Slovakia, look for labels such as nízky roštenec. 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.