These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Adjacent area — both are plate-rib cuts, but tendron is the cartilage end (for braising), Asado de tira is the cross-cut bone-in section (for grilling).
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 | Tendron de bœuf |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Short ribs | — |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Short ribs | — |
| 🇫🇷France | Plat de côtes | Tendron de bœuf |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Costillas de ternera | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Asado de tira | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Costillas | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Costelas | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Costela | — |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Costine di manzo (taglio asado) | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Querrippe (Asado-Schnitt) | — |
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