National Filet Mignon Day
About National Filet Mignon Day
When is National Filet Mignon Day? This holiday is always celebrated on August 13
National Filet Mignon Day is Today. On this August 13 holiday, you are in for a real culinary treat. If fine dining is your thing, then a Filet mignon is your choice for dinner. Filet Mignon is the most tender and flavorful steak you can buy. The steak is so soft, you can cut it with a butter knife. This steak is a sign of wealth and prosperity. For a long time, enjoying filet mignon was a luxury only the rich could afford.
Filet mignon is a specialty cut of beef. It is soft, tender, and loaded with flavor. Price per pound, this small steak is the most expensive steak you will find. It is cut from the middle of the tenderloin of beef. So, it certainly should be the best in every way.
How will you prepare your steak on National Filet Mignon Day? Have it your way! Grilling is the most popular option at home and in restaurants. Roasting is also popular. We suggest slow roasting like prime rib. In a hurry? You can pan-fry or broil it. Any way you prepare it, this is a fine dining treat.
What’s in a name? Filet mignon comes from two French words. The word filet means strip or thread. The word “mignon” which means Small, cute, or tender. So, you could call this a “Cute Filet”!? The French do!
Top Cuts of Steak
As we performed our research on the top cuts of meat, one thing became clear. No two studies or surveys came up with the same ranking. Why, might you ask!? First, there are a few ways to rate cuts of meat. Flavor and tenderness are the most important. However, and importantly, everyone’s taste buds are different. So, rankings will logically vary. Listed below is our list of the top steaks. But, we make no effort to rank them.
Filet Mignon – If rated by price per pound alone, this is the top-rated steak.
Strip Steak – People like the flavor of this steak. And properly trimmed, it is lean.
Ribeye– It has great flavor. And, it is tender. But, the significant amount of marbling translates to “too much fat” for some people.
Prime Rib – The is a favorite steak of many people. And, it’s also a top meat selection for many holidays.
Porterhouse -This is another steak with great flavor, Also, it has a lot of fat.
T-Bone – This is a great bone-in steak with lots of flavor.
Sirloin – This steak is a favorite for people on a budget.
Flank Steak – Slow-cooked, it has excellent flavor.
Culinary Tip: All of these steaks pair well with dry red wines.
Filet Mignon Seasoning and Toppings
To season or not to season. That is the question. Lots of folks consider it sacrilegious to season a steak. They prefer the wonderful, natural flavor of the steak. Yet others reach into the cupboard for a wide variety of seasonings and toppings. This is true, even for the best cuts of meat like filet mignon. While salt is not good for you, it enhances the flavor of many foods. And steak is no exception.
Selecting a seasoning or topping for your filet mignon is also a popular option. Like most kitchens, your pantry likely already has a wide variety of meat seasonings and rubs. Chances are, you’ll reach for your favorite. But, variety is the spice of life. So, we encourage you to experiment with different rubs each time you cook a steak. After all, you might find a new “favorite”.
When it comes to toppings, again there are plenty to choose from. Toppings enhance the flavor of the meat, and the flavors pair well. Butter toppings are popular. Among them, garlic butter reigns as the top choice. Blue cheese is another excellent steak topping. Sauteed mushrooms pair excellently with filet mignon and other steaks. And, don’t forget bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Take just one bite and you will think you are in culinary heaven.
When it comes to toppings, we shudder to mention sauces like A1 Steak Sauce. The same goes for ketchup. Steak sauce and ketchup improve the taste of lower quality and tough cuts of meat. But, they don’t belong anywhere near filet mignon or other high-quality steaks. Many people reach for Au Jus to moisten a dry steak. It adds flavor, too. But, again a moist and flavorful top-quality steak does not need a drop of Au Jus or any other gravy.
Did You Know? Filet mignon is also called Medallions and tenderloin steak.
How to Celebrate and Participate in National Filet Mignon Day
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate and participate in National Filet Mignon Day:
- Go to a restaurant and order it.
- We encourage restaurants to run specials for it today.
- Make it at home.
- Everyone knows it is pricey. So, splurge and have a party. Grill filet mignons for all of your guests.
- Be brave. Try seasonings and toppings you’ve never had before.
- Take pictures of it before you begin to chow down. Then, share it on social media.
Did You Know? Filet Mignon is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
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History and Origin of National Filet Mignon Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. Most likely the creator is a filet mignon lover, a chef, or a steakhouse.
The earliest reference we found to National Filet Mignon was in 2016. Our research takes a deep dive into the internet, and we did not find any earlier documentation.
We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on this day:
- William Grey patents the coin-operated telephone. (1889)
- American swimmer Michael Phelps ends his Olympic swimming career with his 23rd gold medal win at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (2016)
- Writer and Director Alfred Hitchcock was born on this day in 1899.
Related Holidays
People who like National Filet Mignon Day will also like:
National Prime Rib Day -It’s truly a prime cut of beef.
More August 13 Holidays
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