What is punta trasera called in United States?

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

Can punta trasera mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in United States?

In United States, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is punta trasera in the USA?

Q: What is punta trasera in the USA?

punta trasera is the Venezuela retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In USA, the same cut is most often labeled Coulotte.

Q: What primal is punta trasera from?

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

Exact match

punta trasera

is Coulotte in United States

Ask for: Coulotte

About this cut

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

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

In United States

Coulotte

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Venezuela → United States

rareRojo→Rare48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Medium60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Well done70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“punta trasera” in Venezuela maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In United States, look for labels such as Coulotte. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

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