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Where Is The T Bone On The Cow?
Which is better ribeye or T-bone? This area gets a similar level of exercise to the ribeye, but has a lower fat content, making it more palatable to some steak lovers. The porterhouse contains a “T” shaped bone, while the ribeye can come in bone-in or boneless varieties. Ribeye steaks have a distinctive “meaty” flavor given the high fat content.
Are T-bone steaks worth it? The T-bone steak is truly the king of the steak and is often regarded as one of the finest steaks that money can buy—with an exquisite blend of tenderloin and New York strip steaks (which itself is a rival to the ribeye), joined by a juicy bone that gives these separate chunks of delicious meaty goodness a glorious
Where is the porterhouse on a cow? This particular portion of steak is cut from the lower rib section of the cow, which lies close to the rear end, or loin. Because the porterhouse is cut from the junction of the tenderloin and top loin, it delivers a mouthwatering combination of tender, succulent filet mignon and rich, flavorful New York strip.
Porterhouse steaks, like T-bone steaks, are easily identified by the T-shaped bone running through the steak. The bone separates two different cuts of beef, both from the loin area. The tenderloin portion of a porterhouse is less flavorful than a New York strip, but it has a much softer texture — almost buttery.
What Is a Cowboy Steak? A cowboy steak is a thick (2 ½”-3”) bone-in ribeye cut between the ribs and feeds 1-2 easily. Many companies cut all the meat away from the rib bone (Frenching), but at The Butcher’s Market, we leave that rib meat attached for additional flavor. Call it our gift to the chef.
But what is a T-bone, from the butcher’s perspective? This iconic steak is really two steaks in one. Bold, beefy New York strip on one side and mild, tender filet mignon on the other, separated by the t-shaped bone.
Size and Source of Meat
Generally, porterhouse steaks have more filet compared to T-bone steak and are always a preferable meal for two people. The size of a porterhouse steak should be at least 1.25 inches thick as they are derived from the rear of the short loin where the tenderloin is in abundance.
A very tasty steak from the back of the cow. Sirloin steaks with more marble (fat throughout the steak) are likely to be tasty succulent. The Sirloin steak can also be enjoyed as a larger T-Bone steak. The Sirloin is attached to one side of the thoracic vertebrae “T-Bone”, while the Fillet/Tenderloin is on the other.
The porterhouse is a composite steak that’s derived from the point where the tenderloin and top loin meet. If you remove the bone and cut out the two steaks that make up the porterhouse, you get a tenderloin steak and a top loin (or New York strip steak). So if you order a porterhouse, expect big portions!
You can get 220 Lbs of steak from the average cow which adds up to anywhere from 120 to 180 cuts of steak.
T-Bone – Approximately 14 steaks per 1/2 beef. Allow 1 per adult Rib – Approximately 14 steaks per 1/2 beef.
At $3,200, the 2000 vintage cote de boeuf (rib steak) is the world’s most expensive steak.
New York Strip Steak
It comes from the same section of the cow as the filet (the loin) but has more fat and is denser. If you’re put off by bloody meat, this is a great steak to serve medium to well-done, though it still tastes excellent rare.
When shopping for steaks, it’s often best to seek a happy medium between lean and fatty. Look for steaks with some marbling, but not completely riddled with fat throughout. Try filet mignon for tenderness, or ribeye or strip loin for a balance between tender and flavorful.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF RIBEYE? On our menus here at Ruth’s Chris, you’ll find a 16-ounce classic Ribeye, a 22-ounce Cowboy Ribeye and a 40-ounce Tomahawk Ribeye, hand-cut and served table side.
Description: Rich, juicy and very flavorful, with generous marbling throughout. A cowboy steak has a short frenched bone; the tomahawk, a long frenched bone.
Since prime ribs and ribeye steaks come from the same primal cut of beef, the difference in their flavors comes from the way they are cooked. Prime ribs are seared and then roasted slowly under low heat, making them more tender, while ribeyes are grilled quickly over high heat, making them more charred.
Owing to their large size, and as they contain meat from two of the most prized cuts of beef (the short loin and the tenderloin), T-bone steaks are generally considered one of the highest quality steaks, and prices at steakhouses are accordingly high.
Considered the most tender cut of all, a filet mignon is taken from the center of the beef tenderloin. It is lean yet delivers a melt-in-your mouth, buttery succulence. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing and broiling in the oven.
A t-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming the shape of a “T” at the point of impact. They can happen at intersections when one driver disregards a stop sign or red light and drives through the intersection at the same time another vehicle traverses the intersection.
Naturally, the toughest parts of beef are found around the legs: The shanks, the rounds, the shoulders, the brisket, and the neck. Round or Heel of Round is another incredibly tough cut of beef, which is why it usually gets made into ground beef with a sampling of other tougher muscle cuts and trimmings.
Fillet steak a.k.a. eye fillet or tenderloin
Famously tender, the fillet is arguably the most desirable of steaks. It’s supremely lean with a mild and subtle flavour.
Filet mignon is rounded and considerably smaller than ribeye steak. It has a much lower fat content that runs through the meat in thin, delicate lines. Ribeye steak is generously-sized and contains high fat levels and thick, defined marbling. Both steaks are tender, but filet mignon is the softest.
$3.40/lb. hanging weight plus processing and delivery. Listed price is an average price for a quarter.