loin primal · Panama
In Nigeria, this cut is back meat ng.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Término Rojo | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Término Medio | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Tres Cuartos | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien Cocido | → | Don dey done |
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.
“new york” in Panama maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Nigeria, look for labels such as back meat ng. 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.