Top Sirloin Cap
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The US name sometimes applied to the picanha muscle. Less commonly found in standard US supermarkets; more available at specialty or Latin butchers.
Anatomy & Source
Same muscle as picanha/rump cap. The US NAMP numbering system does not have a direct 1:1 equivalent, making naming imprecise.
Common Cooking Methods
Grilled Pan-seared Barbecue
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Equivalences are approximate. Regional butchery variation means these are community-suggested matches, not exact definitions.
The US does not have a standard retail equivalent for picanha. "Top sirloin cap" is used by specialty and Latin butchers.
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