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The fillet that is attached to the sirloin. The chain and tail are removed and the remainder is trimmed of all fat, gristle and connective tissue.
1
Whole fillet of beef untrimmed.
2
Remove the chain muscle and all gristle, fat and connective tissue.
3
Free the top and underside of the fillet of all connective tissue, gristle and fat.
4
Remove the head as illustrated and the tail leaving the middle fillet with a minimum 40mm diameter.
5
Middle fillet.