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18 cuts documented (demo data)
Beef
Acém
The Brazilian name for the chuck area (shoulder/neck). Commonly used in Brazilian stews, pot roasts, and as ground meat.
Brisket
🇺🇸 Brisket · United States
A tough, flavourful cut from the chest area. Requires long, slow cooking to break down collagen. Central to US BBQ traditions, especially Texas-style.
Chuck
A large primal cut from the shoulder area. Tough but flavourful, ideal for slow cooking, braising, and ground beef.
Costela
🇧🇷 Costela · Brazil
The Brazilian name for ribs, central to churrasco culture. Can refer to short ribs or back ribs. Slow-grilled over open fire.
Entrecôte
The French name for a rib steak, typically boneless. A classic brasserie dish in France, traditionally served with French fries and béarnaise sauce.
Filé Mignon
🇧🇷 Filé Mignon · Brazil
The Brazilian name for the tenderloin steak. The term is derived from French. Extremely popular in Brazil for premium churrasco and restaurant dining.
Flank Steak
🇺🇸 Flank Steak · United States
A lean, flavourful steak from the belly flank. Needs to be sliced against the grain. Popular in stir-fry, fajitas, and grilled preparations.
Fraldinha
🇧🇷 Fraldinha · Brazil
A cut popular in Brazilian churrasco, from the lower belly/flank area. Known for its flavour and fat content. One of the most beloved cuts at a churrascaria.
Peito
The Brazilian name for the chest area cuts, roughly corresponding to brisket. Used in churrasco and slow-cooked dishes.
Picanha
🇧🇷 Picanha · Brazil
A triangular cut from the top of the rump with a thick fat cap, iconic in Brazilian churrasco. Commonly threaded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal.
Ribeye
🇺🇸 Ribeye · United States
A highly marbled steak cut from the rib section. Known for rich flavour and tenderness. One of the most popular premium steaks globally.
Rump Cap
The same muscle group as picanha, known by this name primarily in Australia and the UK. Often sold with the fat cap on in specialty butchers.
Short Rib
🇺🇸 Short Rib · United States
Ribs cut short, with rich intercostal meat. Extremely flavourful with high fat and collagen content. Excellent braised or slow-smoked.
Tenderloin
🇺🇸 Tenderloin · United States
The most tender muscle on the animal, as it does minimal work. Yields filet mignon steaks. Prized globally for texture over flavour.
Top Sirloin Cap
The US name sometimes applied to the picanha muscle. Less commonly found in standard US supermarkets; more available at specialty or Latin butchers.
Pork
Panceta
🇲🇽 Panceta · Mexico
The Spanish/Italian name for pork belly or cured pork belly. Used as pancetta (Italian cured) or fresh belly in Latin American cooking.
Pork Belly
🇺🇸 Pork Belly · United States
A fatty, layered cut from the underside of the pig. Used for bacon, pancetta, and slow-roasted preparations. Popular across Asian cuisines.