Entrecote

/ˌɛntrəˈkoʊt/ noun

Definition

A tender, flavorful cut of beef steak taken from between the ribs; also spelled 'entrecôte.'

Etymology

From French 'entrecôte,' literally 'entre' (between) + 'côte' (rib), referring to the cut's anatomical position between the ribs on a cow.

Kelly Says

French butchers' precise terminology shows in entrecote—it's not just a cut, but specifically the meat 'between the ribs,' and the French understand this detail makes it more tender and flavorful than many other steaks.

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