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Skirt (Global Beef Cut Guide)

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Skirt (skirt steak) is Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling. It sits on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).Often compared to Flank (flank steak).

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What is Skirt?
Skirt (skirt steak) is Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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Where does Skirt come from on the cow?
Skirt sits on the plate primal at diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec).

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What primal is Skirt?
Skirt is part of the plate primal.

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Is Skirt the same as Flank?
No—skirt steak differs from flank steak; compare the two hub pages.

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How is Skirt different from Sirloin Flap?
Different muscle and primal: Skirt is plate; Sirloin Flap follows its own canonical spec.

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What is skirt steak called in Brazil?
See the names-by-country list on this page for Brazilian retail synonyms mapped to Skirt.

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Is Skirt tender?
Tenderness varies by exact muscle and preparation; Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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