The T-bone, porterhouse, and New York steaks come from the short loin cut of a beef cow, and are prized for their tenderness ...

Beef up your steak knowledge. It can be hard to know what you're looking at in the meat case. You see a wide variety of cuts at vastly different prices, and you might not be sure what to buy.

They're found near the rear end of the cow and are a great value. Sirloin cuts are often labeled by the bone they contain: Flat, round, wedge, or pin. Source: Williams-Sonoma SHORT LOIN ...

Both cuts are from an area at the back of the cow between the short loin and the round, but the top sirloin is much more tender (it sits right next to the tenderloin). Because it's the prime cut ...