These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Both are hidden, unexpectedly tender and well-marbled cuts — secreto from the pork shoulder blade and flat iron from the beef chuck blade — suited to quick, high-heat cooking.
| Country | Flat iron steak | Secreto ibérico |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Flat iron steak | Pork secreto |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Flat iron steak | Pork secreto |
| 🇫🇷France | Plat de côtes | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Filete de paleta | Secreto ibérico |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Paleta mariposa | Secreto |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Filete de paleta | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | — | Secreto |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Bife de paleta | — |