Can Picanha mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Czech Republic?

Ask for "Květovou špičku s tukovým krytím" when looking for Picanha in Czech Republic.

What is Picanha in Czech Republic?

Q: What is Picanha in Czech Republic?

Picanha is the Portugal retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled sirloin cap.

Q: What is Picanha called in Czech Republic?

Look for sirloin cap—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is Picanha from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

Exact match

picanha

is sirloin cap in Czech Republic

Ask for: sirloin cap

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Czech Republic

sirloin cap

Say this at the butcher

“Květovou špičku s tukovým krytím”

'Flower tip with fat cap' — essential if you want picanha-style

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Portugal → Czech Republic

rareMal passado→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareMal passado/ao ponto→Středně krvavý55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Středně propečený60–65°C

well doneBem passado→Propečený70–100°C

Czech steak culture is growing in Prague. Středně krvavý (medium rare) is the standard for Czech steak lovers.

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

Detailed explanation

“Picanha” in Portugal maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as sirloin cap. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

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