Can lomo mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Montenegro?

In Montenegro, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Dobro pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Montenegro?

Ask for "Molim Vas biftek, debela šnita" when looking for lomo in Montenegro.

What is lomo in Montenegro?

Q: What is lomo in Montenegro?

lomo is the Uruguay retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Montenegro, the same cut is most often labeled biftek.

Q: What is lomo called in Montenegro?

Look for biftek—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is lomo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

lomo

is biftek in Montenegro

Ask for: biftek

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In Montenegro

biftek

Say this at the butcher

“Molim Vas biftek, debela šnita”

'Tenderloin, thick slice' — for Njegoški odrezak

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Montenegro

rareJugoso→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareA punto→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumCocido→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Dobro pečeno70–100°C

Montenegrin mountain cuisine defaults to well-done or slow-cooked until falling apart. Medium-rare is a modern coastal/tourist preference.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“lomo” in Uruguay maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Montenegro, look for labels such as biftek. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.