How to Prepare Wagyu

Prep your Steak

Thaw all frozen steaks in the fridge overnight. After refrigeration, allow them to rise to room temperature before cooking. Typically, around 30-60 minutes.

Dry your steaks. Season your steaks with salt to your liking.

Cook your Steak the Swagyu Way

Heat a cast iron pan to medium heat, and coat with olive oil, butter, wagyu tallow or the fat you trim from your steaks.

Sear the edges of each steak for 30 seconds, to lock in the juices and marbling while you are cooking.

We cook our steaks from rare to medium-rare, and recommend cooking to an internal temperature of 125 - 130°F, respectively, to best enjoy the umami flavors and tenderness of Wagyu.

Cook your steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side and remove from heat. Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes, as it will continue to cook after it is removed from heat. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

If you prefer a medium to medium-well steak, keep cooking for 30-60 seconds per side, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving (we don't suggest cooking to medium or medium-well as you will not experience all the rich flavors of Wagyu)

Wagyu pairs wonderfully with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon wine.

 

 

What is Yakiniku?

Yakiniku is the name for barbecue in Japan. Because it focuses on drawing out the natural flavor of the meat, many cuts of beef do not come marinated or pre-seasoned. Additional seasoning is often no more than a bit of salt after the meat has been grilled. Because of the focus on the flavor of the beef, yakiniku requires high-quality ingredients as well as extra care so as not to overcook it and ruin the beef’s intricate flavor and texture.

 

Here are four general tips that should be applied with any cut of meat:

  • To start with, whether you’re cooking over a traditional charcoal grill or cast iron cook surface, you’ll want to wait until the grilling surface becomes very hot or else the meat can stick to the metal.
  • Make sure to grill and enjoy each piece one at a time to prevent the temperature of the grill from falling, or if you’re cooking several pieces together, remember the order that you placed them on the grill so that none of the pieces are overcooked.
  • Thinner, more marbled slices of beef may require only 3–5 seconds of grilling, while thicker or leaner pieces may need a couple of minutes to cook properly.