loin primal · Estonia
In South Africa, this cut is fillet sa.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Verine | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Poolverine | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Poolküps | → | Medium |
| well done | Läbiküpsenud | → | Well done |
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.
“sisefilee” in Estonia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In South Africa, look for labels such as fillet sa. 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.