Can Punta di petto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

brisket primal · Italy

Punta di petto

Q: What is Punta di petto in New Zealand?

Punta di petto is the Italy retail name for the brisket, which sits on the brisket primal. In New Zealand, the same cut is most often labeled brisket nz.

Q: What is Punta di petto called in New Zealand?

Look for brisket nz—mapped to Brisket (brisket).

Q: What primal is Punta di petto from?

Brisket is on the brisket primal (Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs).

In New Zealand, this cut is brisket nz.

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Fig. 1 · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs · brisket primal

About this cut

From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.

Primalbrisket

LocationBreast / lower chest, between the forelegs

In New Zealandbrisket nz

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → New Zealand

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

“Punta di petto” in Italy maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In New Zealand, look for labels such as brisket nz. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.