Roe fillet

[Freeforester]

These shown at #34 were only from a this year's calf and on the smaller side for sure, from a decent mature animal they are substantially bigger; we have no need for more than a pair suitably portioned between us, given that they are never the sole attraction on the plates. Being a Saturday evening, some pre-supper drinks and nibbles serve to soothe any grumbling void, and no more was necessary, the quantity (for us) being as perfect as both their qualty and execution!

Definitely worth the effort in our view.

Off to the larder now, to begin again!

 

[Oh6]

Roe Tender Loins are most definitely worth the 1 minute it takes to cut them both out!!

They are that tender, that you can take them out with your hands, quicker, cleaner and more easily than with a knife!

 

[dlb8]

Some good chefs on here !

 

[sauer]

Loins = saddle = blackstrap
Tenderloin = true fillet

Flash fry slice thin and have on buttered toast with a smear of English mustard...same works well with heart sliced

These never go in dice pile

Paul.

 

[Camelfarm]

One of the perks of doing your own butchery. My wife doesn't even know they exist

Same here - whenever I'm butchering there is a pan with butter, rosemary and a tiny bit of garlic all ready to go. 2 slices of sourdough with some rocket and pea shoots on one with a light sheen of Taylor's English mustard on the other. The first things to come out are the true fillets - into the pan, short rest, make the sandwich and there's my lunch/snack.

No-one in our house knows but me and its staying that way.

Same when I'm carving the Sunday joint - the carver is either a knave or a fool as my grandad used to say.

 

[DevonRifle]

I am not as keen on the tenderloins/fillets as the nine-year-old foster child that lives with us. She’ll fight anyone for them. We’re happy to let her have them and we eat the loin.

We’ve not had a foster child yet who hasn’t loved venison. Our lad is very fussy over what bit he has though and thinks the best is the mince in his chilli con carne.