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sirloin primal · Colombia

solomo extranjero

In Taiwan, this cut is top sirloin.

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Fig. 1 · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin · sirloin primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

Primalsirloin
LocationUpper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin
In Taiwantop sirloin

How to order steak doneness

rareCrudaSan fen shu
medium rareTérmino medioWu fen shu
mediumTres cuartosQi fen shu
well doneBien asadaQuan shu

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

“solomo extranjero” in Colombia maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Taiwan, look for labels such as top sirloin. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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What is solomo extranjero in Taiwan?
solomo extranjero maps to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in this ontology; in Taiwan, look for labels such as top sirloin.

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What is solomo extranjero called in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, solomo extranjero corresponds to Top Sirloin; common retail wording includes top sirloin.

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Where does solomo extranjero come from on the cow?
solomo extranjero refers to top sirloin on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

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What primal is solomo extranjero from?
solomo extranjero is tied to the sirloin primal as Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

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Is solomo extranjero the same as ribeye?
No—solomo extranjero maps to top sirloin (Top Sirloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is solomo extranjero the same as Sirloin Cap?
No—solomo extranjero is top sirloin; Sirloin Cap is sirloin cap, a different canonical cut.

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How is solomo extranjero different from Tri Tip?
top sirloin (Top Sirloin) differs from tri-tip by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for solomo extranjero?
solomo extranjero resolves to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Taiwan butcher?
Ask for top sirloin and mention Top Sirloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match top sirloin.

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Why might solomo extranjero be less common in Taiwan?
solomo extranjero is a Colombia retail term; Taiwan shops may use different names for the same top sirloin muscle.

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