Can Runderborst 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 is Runderborst in Guatemala?

Q: What is Runderborst in Guatemala?

Runderborst is the Netherlands retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In Guatemala, the same cut is most often labeled pecho.

Q: What is Runderborst called in Guatemala?

Look for pecho—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is Runderborst from?

Brisket is on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

Exact match

runderborst

is pecho in Guatemala

Ask for: pecho

About this cut

From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

brisket primal · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs

In Guatemala

pecho

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Guatemala

rareRood→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Término medio55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→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

“Runderborst” in Netherlands maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Guatemala, look for labels such as pecho. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

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