rib primal · Ukraine
In Greece, this cut is sidira.
About this cut
Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.
| rare | З кров'ю | → | Ανίσπαστο |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Μισοψημένο |
| medium | Medium | → | Μέτριο |
| well done | Добре просмажений | → | Καλοψημένο |
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.
“grudinka na kistsi” in Ukraine maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Greece, look for labels such as sidira. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.