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These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Adjacent cuts on the same Brazilian alcatra primal — maminha is the lean tail, picanha the fat-capped rump cap next to it. Frequently sold and grilled side by side.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Maminha | Picanha |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | — | Rump cap |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | — | Rump cap |
| 🇫🇷France | — | Cœur de rumsteck |
| 🇪🇸Spain | — | Tapa de cuadril |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | — | Picaña |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | — | Picaña |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | — | Picanha |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Maminha | Picanha |
| 🇮🇹Italy | — | Codone (picanha) |
| 🇩🇪Germany | — | Picanha |
$$$ · picanha, steaks, skewers, and general charcoal grilling
High-heat grilling, simple indirect cooks, steak, picanha, and burgers.
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch Charcoal Grill
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