plate primal · Argentina
In Venezuela, this cut is hanger.
About this cut
Also called hanging tender or butcher's steak. A thick, V-shaped muscle that 'hangs' from the diaphragm — only one per animal. Extremely flavorful with a coarse grain. Distinct from skirt steak, which is the diaphragm muscle itself.
| rare | Jugoso | → | Rojo |
| medium rare | A punto | → | Término medio |
| medium | Cocido | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Bien cocida |
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.
“centro de entraña” in Argentina maps to canonical hanger (plate: Hangs from the diaphragm, between the last rib and the loin). In Venezuela, look for labels such as hanger. Also called hanging tender or butcher's steak. A thick, V-shaped muscle that 'hangs' from the diaphragm — only one per animal. Extremely flavorful with a coarse grain. Distinct from skirt steak, which is the diaphragm muscle itself.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.