Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is a beef steak cut from the rib section of cattle.
Rib eye steak is a beef cut from the rib section of cattle, known for its marbling and tenderness. In Canada, it's a common premium steak sold under the ribeye name.
What it is
Rib eye steak comes from the beef rib primal, located between the chuck and the loin. The cut is usually boneless and includes the longissimus dorsi muscle (the eye) along with the spinalis dorsi (the cap). A bone-in version is generally called rib steak.
Why it's prized
The cut is valued for heavy marbling, which gives it a tender texture and rich, beefy flavour. These traits make ribeye one of the most popular premium steak cuts in Canada and elsewhere.
Regional names
In North America it is sold as ribeye or rib eye steak. In Australia and New Zealand it is commonly called Scotch fillet. The name refers to the rib section and the central eye of meat.
In short
- Cut from the rib primal of beef cattle
- Usually boneless; bone-in version is rib steak
- Known for heavy marbling, tenderness, and flavour
- Includes the eye and the cap muscle
Rib eye steak is a common retail and restaurant cut in Canada, where it is typically sold under the ribeye or rib eye name and may also appear in menus as a premium steak cut.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib_eye_steakSupports: Basic definition; boneless rib steak from the rib section; alternate name Scotch fillet.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib_eye_steakSupports: Rib section origin; tenderness and marbling; longissimus dorsi and spinalis description.
- Cambridge Dictionary — https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/rib-eyeSupports: Definition as beef cut from around the ribs.
- Merriam-Webster — https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20eyeSupports: Definition as meat lying along the outer side of the rib of a steer.
- BBC Good Food — https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/rib-eye-steak-glossarySupports: Cut from the main muscle attached to the spine; flavor and roasting context.
- Omaha Steaks — https://www.omahasteaks.com/blog/what-is-a-ribeye/Supports: Rib primal location; ribs six through twelve; muscles in the cut; prime rib comparison.