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Top Sirloin Cap

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The US name sometimes applied to the picanha muscle. Less commonly found in standard US supermarkets; more available at specialty or Latin butchers.

Anatomy & Source

Same muscle as picanha/rump cap. The US NAMP numbering system does not have a direct 1:1 equivalent, making naming imprecise.

Common Cooking Methods
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Equivalent Cuts in Other Countries

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🇧🇷 Picanha in Brazil

The US does not have a standard retail equivalent for picanha. "Top sirloin cap" is used by specialty and Latin butchers. Standard US supermarkets typically do not carry this cut. Confidence: approximate — terminology is inconsistent in the US market.

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