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Secreto ibérico substitutes

Secreto ibérico is the traditional name in Spain. Elsewhere, butchers sell the same piece — or a close cousin — under a different name.

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Substitutes for Secreto ibérico that can be delivered rather than hunted down at a counter.

Pluma ibérica

🇪🇸 Spain · Approximate

Pluma ibérica

Pluma ibérica de bellota, 1 lb

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Spain

Pluma ibéricaapproximate

Both are premium Iberian pork cuts from the front of the animal — secreto is from the rib area between shoulder and loin, pluma is from the loin end near the head.

Presa ibéricaapproximate

Both are premium Iberian pork cuts; presa is the eye muscle of the front shoulder, secreto is from the rib area between shoulder and loin.

United States

Flat iron steakapproximate

Both are hidden, unexpectedly tender and well-marbled cuts — secreto from the pork shoulder blade and flat iron from the beef chuck blade — suited to quick, high-heat cooking.

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