Can filet mignon mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Lithuania?

In Lithuania, medium rare is called "Vidutiniškai nekeptas". Rare is "Su krauju" and well done is "Gerai iškeptas".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Lithuania?

Ask for "Aš norėčiau išpjovos, vidutiniškai iškeptos" when looking for filet mignon in Lithuania.

loin primal · United States

filet mignon

Q: What is filet mignon in Lithuania?

filet mignon is the United States retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Lithuania, the same cut is most often labeled išpjova.

Q: What is filet mignon called in Lithuania?

Look for išpjova—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filet mignon from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Lithuania, this cut is išpjova.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Lithuaniaišpjova

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How to order steak doneness

United States → Lithuania

rare	Rare	→	Su krauju	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Vidutiniškai nekeptas	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Vidutiniškai iškeptas	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Gerai iškeptas	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“filet mignon” in United States maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Lithuania, look for labels such as išpjova. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.