loin primal · Austria
In Portugal, this cut is Lombinho.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Blutig | → | Mal passado |
| medium rare | Rosa | → | Mal passado/ao ponto |
| medium | Halbdurch | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Durch | → | Bem passado |
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.
“lungenbraten” in Austria maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Portugal, look for labels such as Lombinho. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.