Filleting is a precise technique in which pure meat or fruit flesh is separated from inedible parts by targeted cuts.
What's it all about?
- What does "filleting" mean?
- How do you fillet food?
- Which products are available for filleting at METRO?
Filleting is a centuries-old method of preparation that originated in the kitchens of ancient Romans and Greeks. Even then, cooks appreciated the precise removal of fillets from fish, meat or various fruits, not only for the visual benefits, but also for the better taste experience. Today, filleting is an indispensable part of every professional kitchen. Whether it's a pork fillet, trout or orange, precise cuts bring out the flavours of the ingredients particularly well.
What does ‘filleting’ mean?
The term "filleting" is derived from the French word ‘filet’, which means ‘small thread’. In modern usage, filleting describes the process of carefully separating the pure flesh or pulp of fish, meat or fruit. The focus is on the precise removal of inedible components, such as fishbones, bones or skins, in order to achieve a high-quality and flawless dish.
Filleting food correctly
Before filleting, it is important to thoroughly clean the ingredients and remove unwanted parts such as scales, skins or shells. The filleting knife is a key tool for this, featuring an exceptionally sharp and flexible blade that allows for precise work. To obtain as much usable meat or fruit flesh as possible, you need to work with targeted cuts along the bones and fishbones, which requires the utmost precision. When filleting fish, for example, the fillet is removed in even slices along the centre bone. When filleting pork or beef, the technique is adapted accordingly to carve the best and most tender pieces. Practice and professional tools are essential for perfect results. In addition to the special filleting knife, fishbone tweezers and high-quality cutting boards make filleting easier and ensure precision and efficiency.
METRO products for filleting
METRO supports food service businesses with the right selection of products and tools that make filleting easier. In addition to a variety of filleting knives, cutting boards and fish tongs, the range also includes a wide selection of fresh ingredients: from fruit and vegetables to fresh meat and fish. There is something for every professional kitchen here.
