Porterhouse

Beef Β· Loin
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The porterhouse is cut from the rear of the short loin and is essentially a larger T-bone with a significantly bigger tenderloin section. It is considered by many to be the ultimate steak, combining the robust flavor of the strip with a generous portion of the most tender muscle on the animal. It requires careful cooking to avoid overcooking the tenderloin side.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesPorterhouseprimary
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United KingdomPorterhouse
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoPorterhouse
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·ArgentinaPorterhouse
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·FrancePorterhouse
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·BrazilPorterhouse

Similar cuts

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Both contain strip and tenderloin separated by a T-bone, but the porterhouse is cut further back and has a substantially larger tenderloin portion β€” the USDA requires at least 1.25 inches of tenderloin for a porterhouse.