loin primal · South Korea
In Poland, this cut is polędwica.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Re-eo | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | Mi-di-eom re-eo | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | Mi-di-eom | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Wel-deon | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
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.
“ansim” in South Korea maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Poland, look for labels such as polędwica. 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.