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PicanhavsTri-tip

beef · Approximate equivalent

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

Both are triangular cuts from the sirloin area, but picanha comes from the rump cap and is always cooked with its fat cap, while tri-tip is from the bottom sirloin and typically trimmed.

Picanha
Beef · Sirloin

Picanha is a triangular cut from the top of the rump, kept with its thick fat cap intact. It is the most celebrated cut in Brazilian churrasco culture and is growing in popularity …

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Tri-tip
Beef · Bottom Sirloin

The tri-tip is a triangular muscle from the bottom sirloin, known for its rich flavor and moderate tenderness. It has a distinctive grain that runs in two directions, which makes…

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Names by country

CountryPicanhaTri-tip
🇺🇸United StatesRump capTri-tip
🇬🇧United KingdomRump capTri-tip
🇫🇷FranceCœur de rumsteckAiguillette de rumsteck
🇪🇸SpainTapa de cuadrilRabillo de cadera
🇦🇷ArgentinaPicañaColita de cuadril
🇲🇽MexicoPicaña—
🇵🇹PortugalPicanha—
🇧🇷BrazilPicanhaMaminha
🇮🇹ItalyCodone (picanha)Codone
🇩🇪GermanyPicanhaBürgermeisterstück

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