loin primal · Lithuania
In Ecuador, this cut is lomo fino.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Su krauju | → | Término Inglés |
| medium rare | Vidutiniškai nekeptas | → | Término medio |
| medium | Vidutiniškai iškeptas | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Gerai iškeptas | → | Bien cocida |
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.
“išpjova” in Lithuania maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Ecuador, look for labels such as lomo fino. 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.