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Aiguillette baronne, drawn for Copius

Aiguillette baronne

Aiguillette baronne

Latin nameBœuf — cuisse
FamilyCuts of meat
OriginFrance
Season (France)All year
FlavourMeaty · Delicate · Mild · Umami
Typical price (France)28–45 €/kg

What it is

A long thin muscle running along the rump, and another of the butcher's private cuts — there is one per side and it is tender enough to roast whole. Most of it never reaches a display case at all.

In the kitchen

Ask for it by name and expect a shrug. Order it a week ahead if your butcher takes whole carcasses.

Goes with

Shallot Butter Thyme Black pepper Red wine vinegar Button mushroom Garlic Tarragon

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