Can Ganso 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".

round primal · Portugal

Ganso

Q: What is Ganso in Philippines?

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

Q: What is Ganso called in Philippines?

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

Q: What primal is Ganso from?

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

In Philippines, this cut is pierna larga.

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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 Philippinespierna larga

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How to order steak doneness

Portugal → Philippines

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

“Ganso” in Portugal maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Philippines, look for labels such as pierna larga. 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.