Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: August 13th, 2022. Did you know today is National Filet Mignon Day. I wish I had knew about this because I would have asked David to take me to get a Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. Which we could fix at home but we don’t have our Bar B Que Grill and Filet Mignon don’t taste as good when cooked on a stove.
History of National Filet Mignon Day
Filet Mignon is basically Meat that is cut from the smaller end of the Tenderloin of an animal such as a Pig or a Cow. While Pork Tenderloin is famous and is known to tingle one’s taste buds. Several religions forbid Pork Meat and the followers instead opt for Filet Mignons made from Beef. However, each Meat version has a taste of its own and it is recommended that every foodie try both.
The history of Filet Mignons is unclear because the dish has existed and been served in the U.S. since before the 18th Century, and was also one of the most popular items on the menu. The only difference is, they were known as Medallions or Tenderloin Steak since the term Filet Mignon was not coined until 1906.
The word ‘Steak’ on the other hand, was first used in mid-15th Century Scandinavia and became popular in Florence, Italy. Whereas, the name ‘Filet Mignon’ was first used in William Sydney Porter’s book “The Four Million,” and was marketed as an expensive and luxurious Meat cut that the poor could not afford. Building the image of the dish as one that was out of the reach of the masses only increased its popularity, and it soon became the most wanted item on the dinner table of the wealthy and the Royals. While the dish is consumed today by millions of individuals yearly and is no longer ‘unaffordable,’ it is still an undercut that is pricier than the usual Meat items.
National Filet Mignon Day Activities
- To celebrate the holiday, head to your favorite Steakhouse alone or with family. Go on an empty stomach so you can order a Filet Mignon.
- Start cooking a Filet Mignon of your own by hosting a B.B.Q. at your home.
- Whether you are cooking a Filet Mignon at home or going out to a resturant, take lots of pictures and use the hashtag #NationalFiletMignonDay to share on Social Media.
5 Facts You Need To Know About Filet Mignon
- The meaning of ‘Mignon’ in French means ‘cute,’ ‘dainty,’ and ‘tender.’
- Filet Mignon is the easiest piece of Meat to grill
- Filet Mignon in the U.K. is called Fillet Steak.
- The name of the Steak was invented by an American.
- Charbroiled Kobe Filet is known to be the most expensive and costs about $258.
Why People Love National Filet Mignon Day
- The best way to celebrate National Filet Mignon Day is by having a Steak, the restaurant industry often experiences a boost in profits on National Filet Mignon Day.
- A lot of people don’t know much about the Meat and cooking industry, and this holiday serves the purpose of shedding light on some essential facts.
- Flet Mignon is served at numerous Steakhouses, eateries, and high-end restaurants, the day ends up generating tips for servers from different regions and classes.
Five facts to know about Filet Mignon:
- “Filet Mignon” is a fancy name for a Beef Tenderloin Steak.
- Famous author O. Henry coined the term Filet Mignon in his book, The Four Million in 1906.
- A French derivative, the literal meaning is small Mignon boneless Meat Filet.
- Filet Mignon is the cut from the small end of the Beef Tenderloin.
- Filet Mignon is a Steak cut of Beef taken from the Tenderloin, or Psoas Major of the Steer or Heifer.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
