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plate primal · Australia

thin skirt

In Guatemala, this cut is entraña.

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Fig. 1 · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec) · plate primal

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

Primalplate
Locationdiaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)
In Guatemalaentraña

How to order steak doneness

rareRareRojo
medium rareMedium rareTérmino medio
mediumMediumTres cuartos
well doneWell doneBien cocido

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

“thin skirt” in Australia maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Guatemala, look for labels such as entraña. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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What is thin skirt in Guatemala?
thin skirt maps to Skirt (skirt steak) in this ontology; in Guatemala, look for labels such as entraña.

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What is thin skirt called in Guatemala?
In Guatemala, thin skirt corresponds to Skirt; common retail wording includes entraña.

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Where does thin skirt come from on the cow?
thin skirt refers to skirt steak on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

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What primal is thin skirt from?
thin skirt is tied to the plate primal as Skirt (skirt steak).

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Is thin skirt the same as ribeye?
No—thin skirt maps to skirt steak (Skirt), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is thin skirt the same as Flank?
No—thin skirt is skirt steak; Flank is flank steak, a different canonical cut.

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How is thin skirt different from Sirloin Flap?
skirt steak (Skirt) differs from sirloin flap by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for thin skirt?
thin skirt resolves to Skirt (skirt steak) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Guatemala butcher?
Ask for entraña and mention Skirt if needed—the mapped retail names above match skirt steak.

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Why might thin skirt be less common in Guatemala?
thin skirt is a Australia retail term; Guatemala shops may use different names for the same skirt steak muscle.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.