Can kuyruk mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

round primal · Turkey

kuyruk

Q: What is kuyruk in Hungary?

kuyruk is the Turkey retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled ököruszály.

Q: What is kuyruk called in Hungary?

Look for ököruszály—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is kuyruk from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In Hungary, this cut is ököruszály.

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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 Hungaryököruszály

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How to order steak doneness

Turkey → Hungary

rare	Az pişmiş	→	Véresen	48–55°C
medium rare	Az orta	→	Félig nyers	55–60°C
medium	Orta pişmiş	→	Közepesen átsütve	60–65°C
well done	Çok pişmiş	→	Jól átsütve	70–100°C

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

“kuyruk” in Turkey maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Hungary, look for labels such as ököruszály. 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.