Can poire mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Mexico?

In Mexico, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is poire in Mexico?

Q: What is poire in Mexico?

poire is the Belgium retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Bistec (context).

Q: What is poire called in Mexico?

Look for Bistec (context)—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is poire from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

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poire

is very similar to Bistec (context) in Mexico

Ask for: Bistec (context)

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Mexico

Bistec (context)

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Belgium → Mexico

rareSaignant→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→Término medio55–60°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

“poire” in Belgium maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Mexico, look for labels such as Bistec (context). Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

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