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sirloin primal · Poland

krzyżowa

In Czech Republic, this cut is květová špička.

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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 Czech Republickvětová špička

How to order steak doneness

rareKrwistyKrvavý
medium rareŚrednio krwistyStředně krvavý
mediumŚrednio wysmażonyStředně propečený
well doneDobrze wysmażonyPropečený

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

“krzyżowa” in Poland maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as květová špička. 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.

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What is krzyżowa in Czech Republic?
krzyżowa maps to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in this ontology; in Czech Republic, look for labels such as květová špička.

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What is krzyżowa called in Czech Republic?
In Czech Republic, krzyżowa corresponds to Top Sirloin; common retail wording includes květová špička.

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Where does krzyżowa come from on the cow?
krzyżowa refers to top sirloin on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

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What primal is krzyżowa from?
krzyżowa is tied to the sirloin primal as Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

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Is krzyżowa the same as ribeye?
No—krzyżowa maps to top sirloin (Top Sirloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is krzyżowa the same as Sirloin Cap?
No—krzyżowa is top sirloin; Sirloin Cap is sirloin cap, a different canonical cut.

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How is krzyżowa different from Tri Tip?
top sirloin (Top Sirloin) differs from tri-tip by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for krzyżowa?
krzyżowa resolves to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Czech Republic butcher?
Ask for květová špička and mention Top Sirloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match top sirloin.

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Why might krzyżowa be less common in Czech Republic?
krzyżowa is a Poland retail term; Czech Republic shops may use different names for the same top sirloin muscle.

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