Can cecina nic mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

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 cecina nic in Uruguay?

Q: What is cecina nic in Uruguay?

cecina nic is the Nicaragua retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Uruguay, the same cut is most often labeled Entraña.

Q: What is cecina nic called in Uruguay?

Look for Entraña—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is cecina nic from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Approximate

cecina nic

The closest Uruguay equivalent is Entraña

Ask for: Entraña

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

plate primal · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In Uruguay

Entraña

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Nicaragua → 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

“cecina nic” in Nicaragua maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Entraña. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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