Filet Mignon
$38.00
BEEF · 6–8 oz · per lb
About Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · 6–8 oz · per lb
Filet mignon is cut from the tenderloin, the psoas major muscle that runs along the spine and does very little work during the animal's life. That is why it is the most tender cut on the animal, with a fine grain and a mild, buttery flavor rather than a heavy beef taste. Because it is naturally lean, a quick hard sear followed by a short stint in a hot oven, or a low-and-slow reverse sear, keeps it from drying out. Many cooks wrap it in bacon or finish it with butter for added richness.
Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.
Availability follows the realities of a working livestock farm. Add currently available products to your cart and confirm pickup or other fulfillment details during checkout or by contacting the farm. For more help choosing and cooking cuts, visit our beef and lamb guides.
Good to know
Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.
Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.
Browse more: Beef Cuts · the full farm shop · beef and lamb guides · beef near Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania beef delivery. Questions about Filet Mignon? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.