Can posta de pupa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uruguay?

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

What is posta de pupa in Uruguay?

Q: What is posta de pupa in Uruguay?

posta de pupa is the Honduras retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Uruguay, the same cut is most often labeled Corazón de cuadril.

Q: What is posta de pupa called in Uruguay?

Look for Corazón de cuadril—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is posta de pupa from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

posta de pupa

is very similar to Corazón de cuadril in Uruguay

Ask for: Corazón de cuadril

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Uruguay

Corazón de cuadril

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Honduras → Uruguay

rareRojo→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→A punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Cocido60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“posta de pupa” in Honduras maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Corazón de cuadril. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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