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These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Same general anatomical region (front of the chest plate / rib cage) but distinct cut: asado de tira is a thin (~½-inch) cross-cut Argentine strip, costela ponta de agulha is the whole long cut along the bone, slow-grilled for hours.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Asado de tira | Costela ponta de agulha |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Short ribs | — |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Short ribs | — |
| 🇫🇷France | Plat de côtes | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Costillas de ternera | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Asado de tira | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Costillas | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Costelas | Costela ponta de agulha |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Costela | Costela ponta de agulha |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Costine di manzo (taglio asado) | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Querrippe (Asado-Schnitt) | — |
$$$ · picanha, steaks, skewers, and general charcoal grilling
High-heat grilling, simple indirect cooks, steak, picanha, and burgers.
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch Charcoal Grill
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