rib primal · United States
In South Africa, this cut is scotch fillet sa.
About this cut
Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Well done | → | Well 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.
“ribeye” in United States maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In South Africa, look for labels such as scotch fillet sa. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.