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Lagarto ibéricovsPluma ibérica

pork · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

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.

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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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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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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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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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