Can gradi mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Mexico?

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

What is gradi in Mexico?

Q: What is gradi in Mexico?

gradi is the North Macedonia retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Pecho.

Q: What is gradi called in Mexico?

Look for Pecho—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is gradi from?

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

Close match

gradi

is very similar to Pecho in Mexico

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 Mexico

Pecho

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

North Macedonia → Mexico

rareКрваво→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareСлабо печено→Término medio55–60°C

mediumСредно печено→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneДобро печено→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“gradi” in North Macedonia maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Mexico, 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.