What is bola de lomo called in United States?

Look for Sirloin tip, Knuckle—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Can bola de lomo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in United States?

In United States, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is bola de lomo in the USA?

Q: What is bola de lomo in the USA?

bola de lomo is the Argentina retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In USA, the same cut is most often labeled Sirloin tip or Knuckle.

Q: What primal is bola de lomo from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Exact match

bola de lomo

is Sirloin tip in United States

Ask for: Sirloin tip or Knuckle

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In United States

Sirloin tip · Knuckle

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Argentina → United States

rareJugoso→Rare48–55°C

medium rareA punto→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumCocido→Medium60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Well done70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“bola de lomo” in Argentina maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In United States, look for labels such as Sirloin tip · Knuckle. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.