Can bola mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Brazil?

In Brazil, medium rare is called "Ao ponto para mal". Rare is "Mal passada" and well done is "Bem passada".

What is bola in Brazil?

Q: What is bola in Brazil?

bola is the Mexico retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Patinho.

Q: What is bola called in Brazil?

Look for Patinho—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is bola from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Close match

bola

is very similar to Patinho in Brazil

Ask for: Patinho

About this cut

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.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Brazil

Patinho

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Brazil

rareRojo→Mal passada48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Ao ponto para mal55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Ao ponto60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bem passada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“bola” in Mexico maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Brazil, look for labels such as Patinho. 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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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.