Can poitrine mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Chile?

In Chile, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "A lo inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is poitrine in Chile?

Q: What is poitrine in Chile?

poitrine is the Belgium retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Tapapecho.

Q: What is poitrine called in Chile?

Look for Tapapecho—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is poitrine from?

Brisket is on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

Close match

poitrine

is very similar to Tapapecho in Chile

Ask for: Tapapecho

About this cut

From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

brisket primal · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs

In Chile

Tapapecho

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Belgium → Chile

rareSaignant→A lo inglés48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→A punto55–60°C

mediumÀ point cuit→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“poitrine” in Belgium maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Chile, look for labels such as Tapapecho. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

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