loin primal · Croatia
In Japan, this cut is hire.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Krvavo | → | Rea |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Midiamu rea |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Midiamu |
| well done | Jače pečeno | → | Uerudan |
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.
“biftek” in Croatia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Japan, look for labels such as hire. 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.