Can Maminha 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 France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What is Maminha in France?

Q: What is Maminha in France?

Maminha is the Portugal retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Aiguillette baronne.

Q: What is Maminha called in France?

Look for Aiguillette baronne—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is Maminha from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

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maminha

is very similar to Aiguillette baronne in France

Ask for: Aiguillette baronne

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

sirloin primal · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In France

Aiguillette baronne

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Portugal → France

rareMal passado→Saignant48–55°C

medium rareMal passado/ao ponto→À point55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Entre à point et bien cuit60–65°C

well doneBem passado→Bien cuit70–100°C

Most French steaks are served rare (saignant) by default. Asking for bien cuit may surprise your waiter.

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

Detailed explanation

“Maminha” in Portugal maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In France, look for labels such as Aiguillette baronne. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

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