Can Scamone mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Guatemala?

Ask for "Una viuda para la parrilla" when looking for Scamone in Guatemala.

What is Scamone in Guatemala?

Q: What is Scamone in Guatemala?

Scamone is the Italy retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Guatemala, the same cut is most often labeled viuda.

Q: What is Scamone called in Guatemala?

Look for viuda—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is Scamone from?

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

Close match

scamone

is very similar to viuda in Guatemala

Ask for: viuda

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 Guatemala

viuda

Say this at the butcher

“Una viuda para la parrilla”

'A Widow for the grill' — the everyday Guatemalan grilling request

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Guatemala

rareAl sangue→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Término medio55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Bien cocido70–100°C

Guatemalans traditionally prefer Bien Cocido at home, but at Churrasco restaurants, Término Medio is the standard for Puyaso — the exception proves the rule.

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

Detailed explanation

“Scamone” in Italy maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Guatemala, look for labels such as viuda. 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.