Translation for types of pork cuts. Some cuts may not be exactly the same, as different cuts are made in each country. We seek to bring the list of similar cuts closer to each other. Keep in mind that there may be variations that, depending on the case, need to be taken into account when using in your recipes, as there may be variations in the amount of fat, meat and bone.
| Cut in English | Cut in Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Pork Shoulder | Pork shoulder |
| Boston Butt | Top of pork shoulder |
| Pork Butt | Top of pork shoulder |
| PorkLoin | Pork loin |
| Pork Belly | bacon |
| Fatback | Layer of fat beneath the skin. |
| Lard | Lard |
| Leg/Ham | Pork shank |
| Rump | Top part of the pork shank |
| Shank | Lower part of the pork shank |
| Pork Rib | Pork rib |
| Pork Chop | Cutting a rib bone with the surrounding meat |
| Tenderloin Pork | Pork fillet |
| Pork Fillet | Pork fillet |
English 
Português do Brasil
May I ask if ham hock is the same cut as Eisbein, that is, pork knuckle?
What is the name of the Pork Patinho in Brazil, if I'm not mistaken? It's the tenderloin here in England. I've never seen it. Does anyone know the name in English, please?
Good morning! I wanted to cook a Gammon, which comes without the bone. How do I ask the butcher? Boneless pork shank?
Thanks!
Dani
Hi Daniela. That's it, boneless shank. If I'm not mistaken, the gammon already comes with the brine, right?
I believe so, but I can't say. How would you do it then?
Buy the boneless shank and soak it in seasoned, salted water. Follow the tips in this post for the brine: https://charcutaria.org/sal/salmoura-por-equilibrio/
Cool!!! Thanks!!!
Good afternoon,
How should I ask my butcher if I want to buy “pork but”? Just saying the top of the palette should be enough?
Hi Alexandre, ask for the pork shoulder and he should understand. If you don't understand, say that it's from the top of the shoulder to the pig's neck.
great website! What would it be like Pork Picanha and Pork Sobrepaleta?
Att.
Picanha = rumpsteak
Sobrepaleta = Boston butt or Pork butt
Great website! Congratulations!!! What “panceta” is in English. I can't find it anywhere!!!!
It's really Pancetta. But they also call it Italian Bacon. It is made with the belly, belly in English.
Thanks!
Good evening, what would you call that ham we eat at Christmas time here in Brazil in English?
Christmas ham
what is the translation for the part of the pig called..HALS…in German. grateful.
janssen
Hals in German is neck. See the image of the region in the ox.
Eh, Roel,,, the problem here is not the translation, but that it seems that this cut is not done in Brazil, it would also be called Nacken in German, meaning nape in Portuguese. Then just find a butcher who cuts it the way you do. it needs. A shame, because you can get great steaks from there to grill, or the whole piece to roast in the oven.