loin primal · Austria
In Kerala, this cut is variyellu, also sold as poti loin.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Blutig | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Rosa | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Halbdurch | → | Medium |
| well done | Durch | → | Lutu |
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.
“beiried” in Austria maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Kerala, look for labels such as variyellu · poti loin. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.