Can posta negra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is posta negra in Argentina?

Q: What is posta negra in Argentina?

posta negra is the Chile retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Nalga de adentro.

Q: What is posta negra called in Argentina?

Look for Nalga de adentro—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is posta negra from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

posta negra

is very similar to Nalga de adentro in Argentina

Ask for: Nalga de adentro

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Argentina

Nalga de adentro

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How to order steak doneness

Chile → Argentina

rareA lo inglés→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareA punto→A punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Cocido60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

Argentine asado is often cooked more thoroughly than US or French preferences. Well done is not unusual.

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

Detailed explanation

“posta negra” in Chile maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Argentina, look for labels such as Nalga de adentro. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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