What is Wagyu or Kobe beef?
Wagyu is a breed of cattle naturally predisposed to producing densely marbled beef. In fact, Wagyu beef surpasses USDA marbling standards for prime-grade beef. Often referred to as the “foie gras of beef,” Wagyu has an exquisitely tender texture and an incomparably rich taste. You may already be familiar with the famed Japanese Kobe beef which is a special grade of beef from cattle raised in Kobe, Japan. These cattle are massaged with sake and are fed a daily diet that includes large amounts of beer. This produces meat that is extraordinarily tender, finely marbled, and full-flavored. It is also extremely expensive, often costing more than $100 per pound.. Wagyu is the same breed stock that yields Kobe beef. To earn the appellation of Kobe beef its production must conform to standards imposed within that region. What is marbling? According to the Arizona Barbeque Association— Marbling is the fine specks of fat within the meat of the beef. While studies show that marbling does not sig
