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sirloin primal · Mexico

empuje

In Germany, this cut is Bürgermeisterstück.

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Fig. 1 · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank · sirloin primal

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

Primalsirloin
LocationBottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank
In GermanyBürgermeisterstück

How to order steak doneness

rareRojo→Blutig
medium rareTérmino medio→Rosa
mediumTres cuartos→Halb durch
well doneBien cocido→Durch / Gut durch

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

“empuje” in Mexico maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Germany, look for labels such as Bürgermeisterstück. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

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What is empuje in Germany?
empuje maps to Tri Tip (tri-tip) in this ontology; in Germany, look for labels such as Bürgermeisterstück.

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What is empuje called in Germany?
In Germany, empuje corresponds to Tri Tip; common retail wording includes Bürgermeisterstück.

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Where does empuje come from on the cow?
empuje refers to tri-tip on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

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What primal is empuje from?
empuje is tied to the sirloin primal as Tri Tip (tri-tip).

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Is empuje the same as ribeye?
No—empuje maps to tri-tip (Tri Tip), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is empuje the same as Top Sirloin?
No—empuje is tri-tip; Top Sirloin is top sirloin, a different canonical cut.

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How is empuje different from Sirloin Flap?
tri-tip (Tri Tip) 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 empuje?
empuje resolves to Tri Tip (tri-tip) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Germany butcher?
Ask for Bürgermeisterstück and mention Tri Tip if needed—the mapped retail names above match tri-tip.

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Why might empuje be less common in Germany?
empuje is a Mexico retail term; Germany shops may use different names for the same tri-tip muscle.

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