loin primal · Slovenia
In Taiwan, this cut is fei li.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Krvavo | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Srednje surovo | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Prepečeno | → | Quan shu |
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.
“pljučna pečenka” in Slovenia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Taiwan, look for labels such as fei li. 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.