My Smoked Wagyu Steak Recipe is one of the best ways to cook wagyu steak! This incredible wagyu ribeye recipe is ready in under an hour, cooked to perfection in the smoker and a cast iron skillet. Simple salt seasoning is all you need!
Best Wagyu Ribeye Steak
My family and I love a good steak dinner over just about any other meal. There is nothing like a tender, perfectly cooked cut of steak served with a pat of truffle butter and classic steakhouse sides like sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions. Wagyu beef is the most tender, decadent steak, with plenty of natural beef flavor. All you need to make this cut of beef shine is some simple coarse salt seasoning. A rub or a marinade isn’t necessary to bring out the best flavors of this cut! I guarantee you and your family are going to love this wagyu steak recipe as much as mine does. Treat yourself to a steak dinner experience unlike any other!
Why is wagyu beef so expensive?
Wagyu beef is more expensive than other varieties of meat due to how the cattle are raised. They are raised by hand under specific conditions designed to give them stress-free, healthy and comfortable lives. In Japan, wagyu beef production is kept under regulation to ensure these requirements are being met.
How is wagyu beef raised?
Although wagyu beef originates from Japan, wagyu beef actually refers to two types of wagyu: American wagyu, and Japanese wagyu. Both American and Japanese wagyu farms follow special techniques used to raise their livestock in order to produce the decadent wagyu beef we know and love. These techniques are focused on keeping the cows healthy and comfortable, with low levels of stress, open living conditions, and a high-quality diet. This easygoing approach to raising the cattle results in premium beef with the best flavor, texture, and quality compared to other cuts, which is measured on a scoring scale from A3 to A5, with A5 being the highest quality wagyu beef. Any wagyu beef measured between A3 and A5 is guaranteed to have plenty of marbling and incredible flavor.
Wagyu vs Kobe beef - what’s the difference?
Kobe is actually a variety of wagyu beef, rather than a separate cut of meat. Kobe beef comes from the Tajima-Gyu strain of wagyu beef strictly originating from the Hyōgo prefecture of Japan, of which the capital city is Kobe. Only a few thousand cows are certified Kobe beef every year, making the cut prized and valuable.
Wagyu Steak Recipe Ingredients
A5 Wagyu RibeyeCoarse sea salt
Unlike other steak recipes, wagyu steak recipes do not need any seasoning more than coarse salt. The flavor of the beef shines best when the seasoning is kept simple.
How to Cook Wagyu Steak
Wagyu Beef Recipe Tips
Salting the steak and letting it come up to room temperature before cooking it results in an even more tender and flavorful experience. This process adds on an extra hour. But it is worth the wait.This same exact cooking method works just as well in an oven. It is called the reverse sear method and is a method used by professionals all over the world. Just heat the oven to the same temperature as you would the smoker and remove once it reaches the internal temperature.If your steak is smaller or bigger, it doesn’t matter as long as it reaches the internal temperature of 115 degrees.There are many great things to accompany this steak while you are searing, such as a high quality butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and even black truffle oil. Try it in whatever fashion fits your taste!
What goes well with wagyu steak?
Wagyu steak has an amazing flavor on its own, so it will pair best with dishes that complement that flavor. Try serving it with rosemary roasted potatoes and a simple green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing, or roasted vegetables such as asparagus. For even more flavor, serve wagyu with black truffle butter. This is a truly incredible combination your family will love.
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