$$$ · picanha, steaks, skewers, and general charcoal grilling
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch Charcoal Grill
High-heat grilling, simple indirect cooks, steak, picanha, and burgers.
These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Both are thin, flat cuts from the belly area suited to quick cooking or stuffing, but matambre is taken from between the skin and ribs and is thinner than flank steak.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Matambre | Vacio |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Thin flank | Flank steak |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Thin flank | Flank steak |
| 🇫🇷France | — | Bavette de flanchet |
| 🇪🇸Spain | — | Vacío |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Matambre | Vacio |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | — | Arrachera exterior |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | — | Vazio |
| 🇮🇹Italy | — | Pancia di manzo |
| 🇩🇪Germany | — | Bauchlappen |
$$$ · picanha, steaks, skewers, and general charcoal grilling
High-heat grilling, simple indirect cooks, steak, picanha, and burgers.