: a strip of tender meat consisting of a large internal muscle of the loin on each side of the vertebral column
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[from its making possible a luxurious diet for a corrupt police officer]: a district of a city largely devoted to vice
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A tenderloin, of course, is a juicy and tasty cut of meat. In the late 19th century, however, Tenderloin saw use as a nickname for the neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, west of Broadway and below 42nd Street. This district, which contained numerous bordellos, gambling houses, and watering holes, alongside theaters and hotels, became a hotbed of corruption - and, it was alleged by some, blackmail by police. The notion of dishonest law enforcers being able to afford a nice meal off activity in this district is believed to have given the Tenderloin its name. Soon the term was applied to similarly seedy districts in other cities.
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Recent Examples on the WebLarger dishes include the Whole Fish Cha Ca with dill, turmeric, and galangal and the Bo Luc Lac with grass-fed tenderloin, Maggi truffle butter, heirloom tomatoes, fingerling potatoes and pearl onions. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 There is also lomo saltado, a classic Peruvian dish, made at Pacha Nikkei with beef tenderloin and potato wedges. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022 This steak is cut from the short loin, like the Porterhouse, and the tenderloin like the Filet.The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 First, dip your chicken tenderloin in the batter, and then place it in the breading. Grateful, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Can someone gift me the best pork tenderloin for Christmas? Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2021 Cut the tenderloin in half crosswise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise.BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2021 Certain cuts of pork are high in fat, but not pork tenderloin. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2022 Remember, skirt steak is not supposed to be as soft and tender as tenderloin. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 26 May 2022 See More