Can pierna larga mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Portugal?

In Portugal, medium rare is called "Mal passado/ao ponto". Rare is "Mal passado" and well done is "Bem passado".

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pierna larga

Q: What is pierna larga in Portugal?

pierna larga is the Philippines retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Portugal, the same cut is most often labeled Ganso.

Q: What is pierna larga called in Portugal?

Look for Ganso—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is pierna larga from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Portugal, this cut is Ganso.

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Fig. 1 · Outer thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In PortugalGanso

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How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Portugal

rare	Hilaw-hilaw pa	→	Mal passado	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Mal passado/ao ponto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Lutong-luto	→	Bem passado	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

“pierna larga” in Philippines maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Portugal, look for labels such as Ganso. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.