Can top sirloin mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Nicaragua?

In Nicaragua, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is top sirloin in Nicaragua?

Q: What is top sirloin in Nicaragua?

top sirloin is the United States retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Nicaragua, the same cut is most often labeled posta de pierna.

Q: What is top sirloin called in Nicaragua?

Look for posta de pierna—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is top sirloin from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Exact match

top sirloin

is posta de pierna in Nicaragua

Ask for: posta de pierna

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Nicaragua

posta de pierna

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United States → Nicaragua

rareRare→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMedium→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneWell done→Bien cocido70–100°C

Traditional Nicaraguan cooking results in Bien Cocido, especially for Asados. Término Medio is a modern steakhouse standard for Punta de Lomo.

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

Detailed explanation

“top sirloin” in United States maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Nicaragua, look for labels such as posta de pierna. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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