Can cadera mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is cadera in Argentina?

Q: What is cadera in Argentina?

cadera is the Peru retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Corazón de cuadril.

Q: What is cadera called in Argentina?

Look for Corazón de cuadril—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is cadera from?

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

Exact match

cadera

is Corazón de cuadril in Argentina

Ask for: Corazón de cuadril

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 Argentina

Corazón de cuadril

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Peru → Argentina

rareTérmino Inglés→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→A punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Cocido60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

Argentine asado is often cooked more thoroughly than US or French preferences. Well done is not unusual.

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

Detailed explanation

“cadera” in Peru maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Argentina, look for labels such as Corazón de cuadril. 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.