Can pecho mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

brisket primal · Argentina

pecho

Q: What is pecho in North Macedonia?

pecho is the Argentina retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In North Macedonia, the same cut is most often labeled gradi.

Q: What is pecho called in North Macedonia?

Look for gradi—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is pecho from?

Brisket is on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

In North Macedonia, this cut is gradi.

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Fig. 1 · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs · brisket primal

About this cut

From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

Primalbrisket

LocationBreast / lower chest, between the forelegs

In North Macedoniagradi

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How to order steak doneness

Argentina → North Macedonia

rare	Jugoso	→	Крваво	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Слабо печено	55–60°C
medium	Cocido	→	Средно печено	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Добро печено	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“pecho” in Argentina maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as gradi. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.