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The tenderloin is cut from the Psoas Major muscle that runs along the central spine of the animal be it cow, sheep or pig. This area between the shoulder blades and hip are not well used by the animals and are therefore considered to be the choicest and tenderest cut of meat.
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What part of the cow does a filet steak come from?
It is meat ariond the rib cage of the animal
Is a filet mignon the same as a tenderloin?
No, a tenderloin is thinner and tougher, and filet mignon is thicker and more tender.
What is tenderloin?
Turkey tenderloins may be cut from each breast half. They are located on the inside of each breast half next to the keel bone. The tenderloin is a long cylindrically shaped muscle that is easily removed from the rest of the breast meat. The tendon in the middle of the tenderloin should be removed before cooking. Pull on the end of the tendon while making swiping cuts along the meat attached to the length of the tendon. http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--436/cutting-up-a-whole-turkey.asp
Where does pork cutlets originate from?
A pig. Really, the pork cutlet is a thin, tender cut of pork often taken from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bones have been removed. Occasionally cutlets also may come from the leg and pounded thin to tenderize.
Sirloin doesn't get its name from knighted steak but from the fact that it continues off of the tenderloin from which filet mignon is cut Where is that exactly?
The sirloin steak is located in the hindquarter of the beef carcass, just behind the tenderloin. It is a continuation of the muscle that makes up the filet mignon, but is located further back towards the rump. The sirloin is known for its flavor and tenderness, making it a popular choice among steak lovers.
