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These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Both lean round subprimals. Bottom round (silverside) is the harder outer-thigh group; sirloin tip (knuckle) is the front-thigh quadriceps and is naturally tenderer.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Bottom round | Sirloin tip |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Bottom round | Sirloin tip |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Silverside | Top rump |
| 🇫🇷France | — | Noix |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Contra | Babilla |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Cuete / Pulpa negra | Bola / Pulpa blanca |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Chã de fora | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Coxão duro | Patinho |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Sotto-fesa | Noce |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Unterschale | Kugel |
$$ · roasts, smokers, and long cooks
Monitoring large cuts where opening the smoker or oven would cost heat.
ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer
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