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Lagarto ibéricovsPluma ibérica

pork · Approximate equivalent

Both are Iberian-pork specialty cuts from the loin region of *Cerdo Ibérico*; cooked the same way (high heat, quick sear). Pluma is the fan-shaped end of the loin, lagarto is the long thin strip alongside the ribs.

Translation takeaway

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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Lagarto ibérico
Pork · Loin

A long, thin, "lizard-shaped" strip of pork (typically 50 to 80 grams, 25 to 30 centimetres long) that runs along the inside of the ribs against the loin of Iberian pigs (*Cerdo…

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Raw Pluma ibérica — Pork Loin cut
Pluma ibérica
Pork · Loin

A small, fan-shaped muscle (about 100–150 grams per pig) at the front end of the pork loin where it meets the head, found only on Iberian pigs. Heavily marbled with intramuscular…

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Iberico pluma (when available)

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Names by country

CountryLagarto ibéricoPluma ibérica
🇺🇸United StatesIberian lagartoIberian pluma
🇬🇧United KingdomIberian lagartoIberian pluma
🇫🇷FranceLagarto ibériquePlume ibérique
🇪🇸SpainLagarto ibéricoPluma ibérica
🇦🇷ArgentinaLagarto ibéricoPluma ibérica
🇲🇽MexicoLagarto ibéricoPluma ibérica
🇵🇹PortugalLagarto ibéricoPluma ibérica
🇧🇷BrazilLagarto ibéricoPluma ibérica
🇮🇹ItalyLagarto ibericoPluma iberica
🇩🇪GermanyLagarto (Iberico)Pluma (Iberico)

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