loin primal · Meghalaya
In Estonia, this cut is sisefilee.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rare | → | Verine |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Poolverine |
| medium | Medium | → | Poolküps |
| well done | Tep tep | → | Läbiküpsenud |
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 Estonia, look for labels such as sisefilee. 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.