Retail Cuts

Every cut, explained.

Our American Wagyu is sold by the individual cut. Each one is single-packed, vacuum-sealed and frozen at the processor. Here is what each cut is, where it comes from, and how we like to cook it.

The Steakhouse Cuts

From the rib, loin and tenderloin

Ribeye

From the Rib

Ribeye


The richest steak on the animal: a heavily marbled eye wrapped by the tender, buttery cap.

Best for: A hot grill or cast iron. Sear hard, rest, slice.

Our pick: Medium-rare to medium · pull at 128–132°F

Delmonico

From the Rib

Delmonico


A thick, boneless rib steak cut steakhouse-style, with deep marbling and a rich, tender bite.

Best for: Reverse sear, then a hard finish in cast iron.

Our pick: Medium-rare to medium · pull at 128–132°F

New York Strip

From the Short Loin

New York Strip


Firm, beefy and evenly marbled, with a ribbon of fat along one edge that crisps on the grill.

Best for: High-heat grilling, fat edge rendered first.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 125°F

Filet Mignon

From the Tenderloin

Filet Mignon


The most tender cut on the animal: small, thick and mild, with fine marbling.

Best for: Pan sear and butter baste. Keep it medium-rare.

Our pick: Rare to medium-rare · pull at 120–125°F

The Butcher’s Cuts

Lesser-known cuts, big on flavor

Flat Iron

From the Chuck

Flat Iron


Second only to the filet in tenderness, with fine, even marbling and a uniform shape.

Best for: A quick grill. Slice thin against the grain.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 125°F

Hanger

From the Plate

Hanger


The butcher’s steak: loose-grained, deeply beefy and made for a marinade.

Best for: High heat to medium-rare. Slice across the grain.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 125°F

Picanha

From the Sirloin Cap

Picanha


Topped with a thick fat cap that bastes the meat as it cooks. A Brazilian steakhouse favorite.

Best for: Skewered or roasted fat side up, then sliced.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 125–130°F

More From the Grill

Everyday steaks and showpieces

Raw American Wagyu top sirloin on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Sirloin

Top Sirloin


Lean, beefy and tender. The everyday steak, made richer by Wagyu marbling.

Best for: A hot grill or cast iron. Slice against the grain.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 128–130°F

Raw American Wagyu tri-tip on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Bottom Sirloin

Tri-Tip


A triangular California classic with big beef flavor and two grain directions.

Best for: Reverse sear or smoke, then slice against the grain.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 128–130°F

Raw American Wagyu denver steak on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Chuck

Denver Steak


Cut from the tender heart of the shoulder: well marbled, juicy and a great value.

Best for: Hot and fast on the grill.

Our pick: Medium-rare to medium · pull at 130–135°F

Raw American Wagyu skirt steak on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Plate

Skirt Steak


Long, thin and loose-grained with intense beefy flavor. The original fajita steak.

Best for: A very hot grill, 2–3 minutes a side. Slice thin against the grain.

Our pick: Medium-rare to medium · pull at 130–135°F

Raw American Wagyu flank steak on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Flank

Flank Steak


Lean and flat with a bold grain and a deep, clean beef flavor.

Best for: Marinate, grill hot, and slice thin across the grain.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 128–130°F

Raw American Wagyu tomahawk ribeye on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Rib

Tomahawk Ribeye


A thick, bone-in ribeye with the long rib bone left on. A true showpiece.

Best for: Reverse sear, then finish over high heat.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 125–128°F

Roasts & BBQ

For the oven and the smoker

Raw American Wagyu brisket on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Breast

Brisket


The whole packer, flat and point together. Wagyu fat keeps it moist through a long smoke.

Best for: Low and slow in the smoker around 250°F.

Our pick: Probe tender · about 200–205°F

Raw American Wagyu short ribs on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Plate

Short Ribs


Bone-in ribs with deep marbling that turns rich and silky with time.

Best for: Braising, or smoking low and slow.

Our pick: Fork tender · about 200–205°F

Raw American Wagyu chuck roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Chuck

Chuck Roast


A well-marbled shoulder roast and the king of Sunday pot roast.

Best for: Braising or the slow cooker.

Our pick: Fall-apart tender · about 195–205°F

Raw American Wagyu rump roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Round

Rump Roast


A lean, flavorful roast from the hip.

Best for: Roasting low and slicing thin, or braising.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 130–135°F

Raw American Wagyu standing rib roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Rib

Standing Rib Roast


Prime rib: a bone-in ribeye roast and the holiday centerpiece.

Best for: Slow roasting, then a high-heat finish.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 120–125°F

Raw American Wagyu tenderloin roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Loin

Tenderloin Roast


The whole tenderloin, the most tender roast on the animal. Think Chateaubriand or Beef Wellington.

Best for: A hard sear, then a hot oven.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 125–128°F

Raw American Wagyu sirloin tip roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Round

Sirloin Tip Roast


A lean, tender roast with a clean beef flavor.

Best for: Roasting and slicing thin. Great for roast beef sandwiches.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 130–135°F

Raw American Wagyu eye of round roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Round

Eye of Round Roast


Lean and uniform, so it slices beautifully edge to edge.

Best for: Roasting to medium-rare and slicing very thin.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 130–135°F

Raw American Wagyu bottom round roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Round

Bottom Round Roast


A lean, economical roast with honest beef flavor.

Best for: Slow roasting or braising. Ideal for deli-style roast beef.

Our pick: Medium-rare · pull at 130–135°F

Raw American Wagyu arm roast on a slate board with garlic and herbs

From the Chuck

Arm Roast


The classic chuck arm roast: rich, beefy and made for slow cooking.

Best for: Braising or pot roast.

Our pick: Fork tender · about 195–205°F

Ground

Wagyu ground beef

Raw American Wagyu ground beef on a slate board with garlic and herbs

Everyday

Ground Beef


Richer and juicier than any grocery-store grind.

Best for: Burgers, tacos, chili and meatballs.

Our pick: Cook to 160°F, per USDA guidance for ground beef

Cooking temperatures

Questions

Not sure which cut is right?

Tell us how you like to cook and how many you are feeding. We will point you to the right cut or package.


Illustrations are representative. Every cut varies in size, shape and marbling.