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round primal · Slovakia

ochvost

In North Macedonia, this cut is opashka.

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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 North Macedoniaopashka

How to order steak doneness

rareKrvavýКрваво
medium rareStredne krvavýСлабо печено
mediumStredne prepečenýСредно печено
well donePrepečenýДобро печено

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

“ochvost” in Slovakia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as opashka. 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 ochvost in North Macedonia?
ochvost maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in North Macedonia, look for labels such as opashka.

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What is ochvost called in North Macedonia?
In North Macedonia, ochvost corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes opashka.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Why might ochvost be less common in North Macedonia?
ochvost is a Slovakia retail term; North Macedonia shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of ochvost?
Open the glossary page for ochvost (/what-is/ochvost) 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.