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BresaolavsTopside

beef · Approximate equivalent

Adjacent muscle group; some bresaola variants use punta d'anca (the top of the round).

Translation takeaway

These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

Open BresaolaOpen TopsideSee substitutes
Raw Bresaola — Beef Round cut
Bresaola
Beef · Round

Italy's iconic air-dried cured beef, IGP-protected as Bresaola della Valtellina. Made from the lean inside-round muscles (typically punta d'anca, fesa, or magatello), salt-cured…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
Raw Topside — Beef Round cut
Topside
Beef · Round

Top round comes from the inside of the rear leg, one of the leaner muscles on the animal. It has a mild flavor and firm texture that can be tough if overcooked. It is best…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
Keep Bresaola and Topside together in your notebook.

Names by country

CountryBresaolaTopside
🇺🇸United StatesBresaolaTop round
🇬🇧United KingdomBresaolaTopside
🇫🇷FranceBresaolaTende de tranche
🇪🇸SpainBresaolaTapa de cadera
🇦🇷ArgentinaBresaola—
🇲🇽MexicoBresaolaTapa de aguayón
🇵🇹PortugalBresaolaPojadouro
🇧🇷BrazilBresaolaCoxão mole
🇮🇹ItalyBresaolaFesa
🇩🇪GermanyBresaolaOberschale

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