Rib eye steakAmerican beef cuts |
Alternative names |
- Delmonico steak
- scotch fillet
- beauty steak
- market steak
- Spencer steak
- Entrecôte (French)
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Rib eye steak is a type of meat cut. It is a cut from the rib section. It is known to be a tasty and tender steak due to the fat marbling.
Overview
The ribeye is made of two parts:[1]
- The Longissimus Dorsi: Known as the eye, is the thicker cut of the ribeye
- The Spinalis: Known as the cap, is the thinner and tender cut of the ribeye
Some ribeyes have a bone around the cap, like the tomahawk, but most are boneless.
Preparation
Like most steaks, the Ribeye steak can be cooked with different methods.
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