loin primal · Australia
In Brazil, this cut is Entrecot, also sold as T-bone.
About this cut
A cross-section of the short loin that includes both the striploin and a portion of the tenderloin, separated by a T-shaped vertebra. Porterhouse is the same cut from further back, with a larger tenderloin section.
| rare | Rare | → | Mal passada |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Ao ponto para mal |
| medium | Medium | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Well done | → | Bem passada |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“t-bone au” in Australia maps to canonical t bone (loin: Short loin cross-section, containing T-shaped vertebra). In Brazil, look for labels such as Entrecot · T-bone. A cross-section of the short loin that includes both the striploin and a portion of the tenderloin, separated by a T-shaped vertebra. Porterhouse is the same cut from further back, with a larger tenderloin section.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.