Can bola de lomo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Chile?

In Chile, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "A lo inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is bola de lomo in Chile?

Q: What is bola de lomo in Chile?

bola de lomo is the Uruguay retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Posta rosada.

Q: What is bola de lomo called in Chile?

Look for Posta rosada—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is bola de lomo from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Exact match

bola de lomo

is Posta rosada in Chile

Ask for: Posta rosada

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Chile

Posta rosada

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Chile

rareJugoso→A lo inglés48–55°C

medium rareA punto→A punto55–60°C

mediumCocido→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“bola de lomo” in Uruguay maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Chile, look for labels such as Posta rosada. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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