loin primal · Netherlands
In Greece, this cut is kontra.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rood | → | Ανίσπαστο |
| medium rare | Half doorbakken | → | Μισοψημένο |
| medium | Doorbakken | → | Μέτριο |
| well done | Goed doorbakken | → | Καλοψημένο |
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.
“Dunne Lende” in Netherlands maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Greece, look for labels such as kontra. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.