Can Controfiletto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Hungary?

Ask for "Hátszín szelet, kérem" when looking for Controfiletto in Hungary.

loin primal · Italy

Controfiletto

Q: What is Controfiletto in Hungary?

Controfiletto is the Italy retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled hátszín.

Q: What is Controfiletto called in Hungary?

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

Q: What primal is Controfiletto from?

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

In Hungary, this cut is hátszín.

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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 Hungaryhátszín

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Hungary

rare	Al sangue	→	Véresen	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	Félig nyers	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Közepesen átsütve	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	Jól átsütve	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

“Controfiletto” in Italy maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Hungary, look for labels such as hátszín. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.