Can tri-tip mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, medium rare is called "Half doorbakken". Rare is "Rood" and well done is "Goed doorbakken".

sirloin primal · United States

tri-tip

Q: What is tri-tip in Netherlands?

tri-tip is the United States retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Netherlands, the same cut is most often labeled Ezeltje.

Q: What is tri-tip called in Netherlands?

Look for Ezeltje—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is tri-tip from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

In Netherlands, this cut is Ezeltje.

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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 NetherlandsEzeltje

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How to order steak doneness

United States → Netherlands

rare	Rare	→	Rood	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Half doorbakken	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Doorbakken	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Goed doorbakken	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

“tri-tip” in United States maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Netherlands, look for labels such as Ezeltje. 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.