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round primal · South Korea

kkori

In Finland, this cut is häränhäntä.

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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 Finlandhäränhäntä

How to order steak doneness

rareRe-eoRaaka
medium rareMi-di-eom re-eoMedium rare
mediumMi-di-eomMedium
well doneWel-deonKypsä

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

“kkori” in South Korea maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Finland, look for labels such as häränhäntä. 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 kkori in Finland?
kkori maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Finland, look for labels such as häränhäntä.

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What is kkori called in Finland?
In Finland, kkori corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes häränhäntä.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Why might kkori be less common in Finland?
kkori is a South Korea retail term; Finland shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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