loin primal · El Salvador
In Austria, this cut is beiried.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rojo | → | Blutig |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Rosa |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Halbdurch |
| well done | Bien cocida | → | Durch |
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.
“lomo de aguja” in El Salvador maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Austria, look for labels such as beiried. 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.