asado is the Uruguay retail name for the short plate, which sits on the plate primal. In UK, the same cut is most often labeled short plate.

What is asado called in United Kingdom?

Look for short plate—mapped to Short Plate (short plate).

Can asado mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

plate primal · Uruguay

asado

Q: What primal is asado from?

Short Plate is on the plate primal (Belly area, below the rib section).

In United Kingdom, this cut is short plate.

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Fig. 1 · Belly area, below the rib section · plate primal

About this cut

The belly of the cow, below the rib primal. Source of short ribs, skirt steak, and hanger steak. Rich, fatty, and flavorful. Used for braising, fajitas, and in Asian cuisines for hot pot.

Primalplate

LocationBelly area, below the rib section

In United Kingdomshort plate

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How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → United Kingdom

rare	Jugoso	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Cocido	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	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

“asado” in Uruguay maps to canonical short plate (plate: Belly area, below the rib section). In United Kingdom, look for labels such as short plate. The belly of the cow, below the rib primal. Source of short ribs, skirt steak, and hanger steak. Rich, fatty, and flavorful. Used for braising, fajitas, and in Asian cuisines for hot pot.