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Sirloin Tip (Global Beef Cut Guide)

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Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) is 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. It sits on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).Often compared to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

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What is Sirloin Tip?
Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) is 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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Where does Sirloin Tip come from on the cow?
Sirloin Tip sits on the round primal at Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round.

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What primal is Sirloin Tip?
Sirloin Tip is part of the round primal.

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Is Sirloin Tip the same as Tri Tip?
No—sirloin tip (knuckle) differs from tri-tip; compare the two hub pages.

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How is Sirloin Tip different from Top Sirloin?
Different muscle and primal: Sirloin Tip is round; Top Sirloin follows its own canonical spec.

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What is sirloin tip (knuckle) called in Brazil?
See the names-by-country list on this page for Brazilian retail synonyms mapped to Sirloin Tip.

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Is Sirloin Tip tender?
Tenderness varies by exact muscle and preparation; Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, k…

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