A less common beef cut
Beef pito is a cut located close to the skirt. It is characterised by a pronounced flavour and juicy texture and offers a chance to try a less common part of the beef carcass.
For this product, the cut is supplied already sliced, so there is no need to portion it at home before cooking.
How to cook it
Because it is already sliced into steaks, it is particularly convenient for quick cooking. It can be prepared in a frying pan, on a griddle or on the grill using a properly heated surface.
Cook the steaks on both sides and adjust the time to their thickness. Avoiding unnecessarily long cooking helps retain the juiciness of the cut.
Serve it with a simple side of vegetables, potatoes or salad.
About Tolecarnes
Tolecarnes is a family-run cattle farm based in Menasalbas, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, with three generations of experience raising cattle.
Its calves are raised by the farm from birth and spend much of the year grazing freely on its dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. The wetter conditions on the northern side of the mountains provide natural pasture for a large part of the year, allowing the cattle to remain outdoors and active in an open environment.
During winter, when fresh pasture is less abundant, their diet is supplemented with forage collected during the more productive months and with feed produced by Cooperativa Valle de Mena, of which Tolecarnes is a member. This feed is made from plant-based ingredients, giving the farm greater control over the animals' diet.
Tolecarnes oversees the farming process from the birth of its calves through to the sale of the meat, maintaining a traditional approach to cattle farming closely connected to the Montes de Toledo.
Frequently asked questions
What is beef pito?
It is a beef cut located close to the skirt and characterised by a pronounced flavour and juicy texture.
How is it supplied?
It is supplied already sliced into steaks for easier preparation.
How can it be cooked?
It can be cooked in a frying pan, on a griddle or on the grill using a relatively quick cooking method.
