sirloin primal · Venezuela
In Albania, this cut is sirloin cap.
About this cut
Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.
| rare | Rojo | → | I gjallë |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Mesatar i rrallë |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Mesatar |
| well done | Bien cocida | → | I pjekur mirë |
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.
“punta trasera” in Venezuela maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Albania, 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.