Rib eye steak

Description

Ribeye steaks are mostly composed of the longissimus dorsi muscle but also contain the complexus and spinalis muscles. The longissimus dorsi is also referred to as the "eye of the ribeye". The spinalis is also referred to as the "ribeye cap" and the complexus is a small muscle at the front of the ribeye which may be trimmed off by the butcher.

It is both flavoursome and tender, coming from the lightly worked upper rib cage area which spans from the sixth to twelfth ribs of the cattle. Its marbling of fat makes it very good for fast and hot cooking.

The ribeye is the state steak of Oklahoma.

Terminology

• In Australia and New Zealand, "ribeye" refers to a bone-in rib steak, while the boneless ribeye is known as "Scotch fillet" or "whiskey fillet".
• In French cuisine, the entrecôte corresponds to the rib eye steak, while rib steak is called côte de bœuf (literally: "beef rib").
• In Argentine cuisine, the rib eye is known as ojo de bife, while the rib steak is known as ancho de bife.
• In Chilean cuisine, the boneless rib steak is known as lomo vetado.
• In Spanish cuisine, the rib eye is known by its French name, entrecot.
• In French Canada, mainly the province of Québec, it is called "faux filet" (literally: "false" fillet).
• In Austria the same cut is known as "Rostbraten", it is usually cut thinner at 0,5-1 cm.
• On the West Coast of the United States, a boneless rib eye steak is sometimes called a "market steak" or a "Spencer steak".
• A "tomahawk chop" steak is a ribeye beef steak, trimmed leaving at least five inches of rib bone intact, French trimmed taking the meat and fat from the bared bone to create a distinctive ‘handle’ to the steak.

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References

1. "The Butcher's Guide: What is a Ribeye?".
2. (May 3, 2019). "It's official; ribeye designated as state steak". [[Oklahoma Senate]].
3. (5 March 2025). "Oregon Senate votes to make T-bone the official state steak".
4. "bifteck de faux-filet".
5. (January 21, 2022). "What Is Spencer Steak? And How to Cook It: Chances are, you're actually already familiar with this cut.". [[Food Network]].
6. (2023). "Is Tomahawk Steak Actually Worth The Hype?".