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Pluma ibéricavsPresa ibérica

pork · Approximate equivalent

The three premium Iberian pork cuts (secreto, pluma, presa) all come from the front half of the pig and share the heavy marbling characteristic of the Iberian breed.

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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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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HeadBladeArm ShoulderLoinLegRibsBellyHock
Raw Presa ibérica — Pork Blade Shoulder cut
Presa ibérica
Pork · Blade Shoulder

The 'crown jewel' of Iberian pork — a single eye muscle (the cabecero de lomo) within the front shoulder, weighing about 500 grams per pig. Heavily marbled with intramuscular fat, …

HeadBladeArm ShoulderLoinLegRibsBellyHock
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Names by country

CountryPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇺🇸United StatesIberian plumaIberian presa
🇬🇧United KingdomIberian plumaIberian presa
🇫🇷FrancePluma ibériquePresa ibérique
🇪🇸SpainPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇦🇷ArgentinaPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇲🇽MexicoPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇵🇹PortugalPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇧🇷BrazilPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇮🇹ItalyPluma ibericaPresa iberica
🇩🇪GermanyPluma (Iberico)Presa (Iberico)

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