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sirloin primal · Russia

oguzok

In Slovenia, this cut is križ.

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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 Sloveniakriž

How to order steak doneness

rareС кровьюKrvavo
medium rareMedium rareSrednje surovo
mediumMediumSrednje pečeno
well doneХорошо прожаренныйPrepečeno

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

“oguzok” in Russia maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Slovenia, look for labels such as križ. 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 oguzok in Slovenia?
oguzok maps to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in this ontology; in Slovenia, look for labels such as križ.

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What is oguzok called in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, oguzok corresponds to Top Sirloin; common retail wording includes križ.

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Where does oguzok come from on the cow?
oguzok 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 oguzok from?
oguzok is tied to the sirloin primal as Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

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

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

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How is oguzok 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 oguzok?
oguzok resolves to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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

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Why might oguzok be less common in Slovenia?
oguzok is a Russia retail term; Slovenia 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.