Filet mignon is French, of course, with a net, meaning “thick slice” and mignon meaning “cute”. Filet mignon comes from the small end of the network (called the short loin), on the back of the chest of the animal. This region of the animal is not support, so that the fabric is not aggravated by exercise resulting in extremely tender meat. It also means that the meat is not part of the taste of meat, has kept the bones attached. To the taste, you must cook filet mignon quickly. There are several ways to perform with baking and grilling.
It should never be cooked above medium rare, as more is done, less tender and drier it becomes and the more flavor it will lose. You should always use a dry method of cooking, even if it is a fast way. Preparation which are dry are such types as roasting, frying, grilling, roasting, etc. Since this cut of meat is more dry than others, you do not need the meat to see if it is done. Instead, you have to touch. The touch-detection method is not as difficult as it sounds:
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