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Flat iron steakvsSecreto ibérico

beef · pork · Approximate equivalent

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.

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

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Raw Flat iron steak — Beef Chuck cut
Flat iron steak
Beef · Chuck

The flat iron is cut from the top blade muscle of the chuck, separated from the tough connective tissue running through the center. It is one of the most tender cuts on the animal …

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
Raw Secreto ibérico — Pork Loin cut
Secreto ibérico
Pork · Loin

Pork secreto is a hidden cut from the Iberian pig, nestled between the shoulder blade and the loin. It is one of the most marbled cuts on the pig, resembling a thin skirt steak in …

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Ibérico secreto steaks (3 lb)

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Names by country

CountryFlat iron steakSecreto ibérico
🇺🇸United StatesFlat iron steakPork secreto
🇬🇧United KingdomFlat iron steakPork secreto
🇪🇸Spain—Secreto ibérico
🇦🇷ArgentinaMaruchaSecreto
🇵🇹Portugal—Secreto
🇮🇹Italy—Secreto iberico
🇩🇪GermanyFlat-Iron-SteakSecreto

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