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Pluma ibéricavsPresa ibérica

pork · Approximate equivalent

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

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.

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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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, …

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Names by country

CountryPluma ibéricaPresa ibérica
🇺🇸United StatesIberian plumaIberian presa
🇬🇧United KingdomIberian plumaIberian presa
🇫🇷FrancePlume ibériquePressa 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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