<P> The tenderloin runs along both sides of the spine , and is usually harvested as two long snake - shaped cuts of beef . The tenderloin is sometimes sold whole . When sliced along the short dimension , creating roughly round cuts , and tube cuts , the cuts ( fillets ) from the small forward end are considered to be filet mignon . Those from the center are tournedos ; however , some butchers in the United States label all types of tenderloin steaks `` filet mignon . '' In fact , the shape of the true filet mignon may be a hindrance when cooking , so most restaurants sell steaks from the wider end of the tenderloin - it is both cheaper and much more presentable . </P>
<P> The tenderloin runs along both sides of the spine , and is usually harvested as two long snake - shaped cuts of beef . The tenderloin is sometimes sold whole . When sliced along the short dimension , creating roughly round cuts , and tube cuts , the cuts ( fillets ) from the small forward end are considered to be filet mignon . Those from the center are tournedos ; however , some butchers in the United States label all types of tenderloin steaks `` filet mignon . '' In fact , the shape of the true filet mignon may be a hindrance when cooking , so most restaurants sell steaks from the wider end of the tenderloin - it is both cheaper and much more presentable . </P>
where does the fillet come from on a cow
where does the fillet come from on a cow
When sliced along the short dimension , creating roughly round cuts , and tube cuts , the cuts ( fillets ) from the small forward end are considered to be filet mignon
When sliced along the short dimension , creating roughly round cuts , and tube cuts , the cuts ( fillets ) from the small forward end are considered to be filet mignon