Can sirloin tip mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Italy?

In Italy, medium rare is called "Cottura media". Rare is "Al sangue" and well done is "Ben cotto".

round primal · Canada

sirloin tip

Q: What is sirloin tip in Italy?

sirloin tip is the Canada retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Italy, the same cut is most often labeled Noce.

Q: What is sirloin tip called in Italy?

Look for Noce—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is sirloin tip from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

In Italy, this cut is Noce.

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Fig. 1 · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round · round primal

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

Primalround

LocationFront of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In ItalyNoce

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How to order steak doneness

Canada → Italy

rare	Rare	→	Al sangue	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Cottura media	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Al punto	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Ben cotto	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

“sirloin tip” in Canada maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Italy, look for labels such as Noce. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.