sirloin primal · Portugal
In Uzbekistan, this cut is sirloin cap.
About this cut
Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.
| rare | Mal passado | → | Xomroq |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | Kam pishgan |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | O'rtacha |
| well done | Bem passado | → | Yaxshi pishgan |
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.
“Picanha” in Portugal maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Uzbekistan, look for labels such as sirloin cap. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.