loin primal · Telangana
In Nigeria, this cut is fillet ng.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Bhuna | → | 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.
“Hyderabad: India's Precision Butchery Anchor (the 'Beef Capital')” in Telangana maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Nigeria, look for labels such as fillet ng. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
shin
shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint
cow meat
chuck primal · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.