Can Biancostato mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Chile?

In Chile, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "A lo inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Chile?

Ask for "Asado de tira, bien cocido" when looking for Biancostato in Chile.

What is Biancostato in Chile?

Q: What is Biancostato in Chile?

Biancostato is the Italy retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Costillar or Asado de tira.

Q: What is Biancostato called in Chile?

Look for Costillar, Asado de tira—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is Biancostato from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

Close match

biancostato

is very similar to Costillar in Chile

Ask for: Costillar or Asado de tira

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

rib primal · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In Chile

Costillar · Asado de tira

Say this at the butcher

“Asado de tira, bien cocido”

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Chile

rareAl sangue→A lo inglés48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→A punto55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“Biancostato” in Italy maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Chile, look for labels such as Costillar · Asado de tira. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

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