Can contrafilé mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Montenegro?

In Montenegro, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Dobro pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Montenegro?

Ask for "Ramstek za roštilj" when looking for contrafilé in Montenegro.

loin primal · Brazil

contrafilé

Q: What is contrafilé in Montenegro?

contrafilé is the Brazil retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Montenegro, the same cut is most often labeled ramstek.

Q: What is contrafilé called in Montenegro?

Look for ramstek—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is contrafilé from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

In Montenegro, this cut is ramstek.

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Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin

Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Montenegroramstek

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Montenegro

rare	Mal passada	→	Krvavo	48–55°C
medium rare	Ao ponto para mal	→	Slabije pečeno	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Srednje pečeno	60–65°C
well done	Bem passada	→	Dobro pečeno	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“Contra Filé” in Brazil maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Montenegro, look for labels such as ramstek. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.