Can huft 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 huft in Mexico?

Q: What is huft in Mexico?

huft is the Switzerland retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Empuje.

Q: What is huft called in Mexico?

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

Q: What primal is huft 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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Approximate

huft

The closest Mexico equivalent is Empuje

Ask for: Empuje

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 Mexico

Empuje

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Mexico

rareBleu→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Término medio55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“huft” in Switzerland maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Mexico, look for labels such as Empuje. 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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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.