Can Maminha mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Portugal?

In Portugal, medium rare is called "Mal passado/ao ponto". Rare is "Mal passado" and well done is "Bem passado".

What is Maminha in Portugal?

Q: What is Maminha in Portugal?

Maminha is the Brazil retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Portugal, the same cut is most often labeled Maminha.

Q: What is Maminha called in Portugal?

Look for Maminha—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is Maminha from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

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is Maminha in Portugal

Ask for: Maminha

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

sirloin primal · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In Portugal

Maminha

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Portugal

rareMal passada→Mal passado48–55°C

medium rareAo ponto para mal→Mal passado/ao ponto55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Ao ponto60–65°C

well doneBem passada→Bem passado70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“Maminha” in Brazil maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Portugal, look for labels such as Maminha. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

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