Strip steakThe strip steak (also known as sirloin steak in Britain, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, also porterhouse steak in Australia and New Zealand) is a cut of beefsteaks from the short loin of cattle. It consists of a muscle that does little work, the longissimus, making the meat particularly tender, although not as tender as the nearby psoas major or tenderloin.
T-bone steakThe T-bone and porterhouse are steaks of beef cut from the short loin (called the sirloin in Commonwealth countries and Ireland). Both steaks include a T-shaped lumbar vertebra with sections of abdominal internal oblique muscle on each side. Porterhouse steaks are cut from the rear end of the short loin and thus include more tenderloin steak, along with (on the other side of the bone) a large strip steak.
Beef tenderloinA beef tenderloin (US English), known as an eye fillet in Australasia and fillet in the United Kingdom and South Africa, is cut from the loin of beef. DescriptionAs with all quadrupeds, the tenderloin refers to the psoas majormuscle ventral to the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, near the kidneys.
Sirloin steakIn American butchery, the sirloin steak is a cut of beef from the sirloin, the subprimal posterior to the short loin where the T-bone, porterhouse, and strip steaks are cut. The sirloin is divided into several parts. The top sirloin is the most prized part and is sold under that name. The bottom sirloin, which is less tender and much larger, is typically sold simply as "sirloin steak". The bottom sirloin connects to the sirloin tip roast.
Primal cutA primal cut or primal is a piece of meat initially separated from the carcass of an animal during butchering. Examples of primals include the round, loin, rib, and chuck for beef and the loin and belly for pork. In modern industrial meat-packing, slaughterhouses break down the dressed carcass into sides and quarters, and then into large primal cuts, which are defined by natural seams and bone structures.
South AfricaSouth Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. The country consists of nine provinces, and is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 miles) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. South Africa also encloses Lesotho.
Cut of beefDuring butchering, beef is first divided into primal cuts, pieces of meat initially separated from the carcass. Firstly it is split into left and right 'sides'. These sides then can be further halved into forequarters and hindquarters. These are basic sections from which steaks and other subdivisions are cut. Since the animal's legs and neck muscles do the most work, they are the toughest; the meat becomes more tender as distance from hoof and horn increases.
AustraliaCountry in OceaniaAustralia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.
United KingdomCountry in northwestern EuropeThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024.
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BeefsteakA beefsteak, often called just steak, is a flat cut of beef with parallel faces, usually cut perpendicular to the muscle fibers. In common restaurant service a single serving has a raw mass ranging from 120 to 600 grams (4 to 21 oz). Beef steaks are usually pan-seared, grilled, broiled, or cooked sous vide. The more tender cuts from the loin and rib are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.