Knuckle (sirloin tip)
Knuckle (sirloin tip) is called Patinho in Brazil; Bola de lomo in Argentina and Uruguay; and Pulpa bola in Mexico.
Front of the hind leg above the knee. Roasts and kebabs. The hind leg. Lean, big muscles for roasts, thin cutlets and jerky.
Some names on this page are still being checked against published sources.
Knuckle (sirloin tip) around the world
| Where | What butchers call it |
|---|---|
| United States | Sirloin tipComes from the round, despite the name. Also called knuckle or round tip. |
| Mexico | Pulpa bola |
| Central America | Bola |
| Colombia | Bola |
| Venezuela | No common local name recorded |
| Brazil | Patinho |
| Argentina | Bola de lomo |
| Uruguay | Bola de lomo |
| Chile | No common local name recorded |
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