Can flat iron mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Philippines?

In Philippines, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Hilaw-hilaw pa" and well done is "Lutong-luto".

chuck primal · Canada

flat iron

Q: What is flat iron in Philippines?

flat iron is the Canada retail name for the flat iron steak, which sits on the chuck primal. In Philippines, the same cut is most often labeled flat iron.

Q: What is flat iron called in Philippines?

Look for flat iron—mapped to Flat Iron (flat iron steak).

Q: What primal is flat iron from?

Flat Iron is on the chuck primal (Infraspinatus muscle, top blade of the shoulder clod).

In Philippines, this cut is flat iron.

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Fig. 1 · Infraspinatus muscle, top blade of the shoulder clod · chuck primal

About this cut

The second most tender muscle on the entire animal, after the tenderloin. A flat, rectangular steak extracted from the top blade by splitting it along the central connective tissue. Uniform thickness makes it ideal for grilling. Also known as butler's steak in the UK.

Primalchuck

LocationInfraspinatus muscle, top blade of the shoulder clod

In Philippinesflat iron

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How to order steak doneness

Canada → Philippines

rare	Rare	→	Hilaw-hilaw pa	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Lutong-luto	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

“flat iron” in Canada maps to canonical flat iron (chuck: Infraspinatus muscle, top blade of the shoulder clod). In Philippines, look for labels such as flat iron. The second most tender muscle on the entire animal, after the tenderloin. A flat, rectangular steak extracted from the top blade by splitting it along the central connective tissue. Uniform thickness makes it ideal for grilling. Also known as butler's steak in the UK.