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Both are from the sirloin primal with moderate tenderness and good flavour, but tri-tip is a distinct triangular muscle with a stronger flavour and better suited to roasting whole.
Translation takeaway
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
Keep Sirloin and Tri-tip together in your notebook.
Names by country
| Country | Sirloin | Tri-tip |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sirloin steak | Tri-tip |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | — | Tri-tip |
| 🇫🇷France | — | Aiguillette de rumsteck |
| 🇪🇸Spain | — | Rabillo de cadera |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Cuadril | Colita de cuadril |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Sirloin | — |
| 🇮🇹Italy | — | Codone |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Hüfte | Bürgermeisterstück |
Cook either one well
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