loin primal · Meghalaya
In Austria, this cut is lungenbraten.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rare | → | Blutig |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Rosa |
| medium | Medium | → | Halbdurch |
| well done | Tep tep | → | 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.
“doh jem” in Meghalaya maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Austria, look for labels such as lungenbraten. 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.