Can Ganso 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 Ganso in Brazil?

Q: What is Ganso in Brazil?

Ganso is the Portugal retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Coxão duro.

Q: What is Ganso called in Brazil?

Look for Coxão duro—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is Ganso from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

ganso

is very similar to Coxão duro in Brazil

Ask for: Coxão duro

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

round primal · Outer thigh of the hindquarter

In Brazil

Coxão duro

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Portugal → Brazil

rareMal passado→Mal passada48–55°C

medium rareMal passado/ao ponto→Ao ponto para mal55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Ao ponto60–65°C

well doneBem passado→Bem passada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“Ganso” in Portugal maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Brazil, look for labels such as Coxão duro. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

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