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round primal · Poland

ogon

In Albania, this cut is oxtail.

Exact match · Confidence 0.95
Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

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.

Primalround
LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections
In Albaniaoxtail

How to order steak doneness

rareKrwistyI gjallë
medium rareŚrednio krwistyMesatar i rrallë
mediumŚrednio wysmażonyMesatar
well doneDobrze wysmażonyI 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.

Detailed explanation

“ogon” in Poland maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Albania, look for labels such as oxtail. 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.

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What is ogon in Albania?
ogon maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Albania, look for labels such as oxtail.

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What is ogon called in Albania?
In Albania, ogon corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes oxtail.

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Where does ogon come from on the cow?
ogon refers to oxtail on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

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What primal is ogon from?
ogon is tied to the round primal as Oxtail (oxtail).

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Is ogon the same as ribeye?
No—ogon maps to oxtail (Oxtail), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is ogon the same as Hind Shank?
No—ogon is oxtail; Hind Shank is hind shank, a different canonical cut.

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What is the canonical beef cut for ogon?
ogon resolves to Oxtail (oxtail) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Albania butcher?
Ask for oxtail and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might ogon be less common in Albania?
ogon is a Poland retail term; Albania shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of ogon?
Open the glossary page for ogon (/what-is/ogon) and the Oxtail hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.