If you’ve seen Wagyubeefon a menu before, you probably have seen how expensive it is.
So what is Wagyu beef?
To understand the fundamentals of Wagyu beef, first you need a quick lesson in the Japanese language.
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So why exactly do Japanese cows cost so much more than the price of their American counterparts?
This strain was bred to have most intra-muscular fat cells, providing an easy-to-access energy source.
This isolated strain was mixed with other cow breeds from around the world.
The value of Japanese beef exports hasrisen 200 percentin the past five years.
Here’s everything you better know about this cut of beef.
Why do people like Wagyu so much?
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Why is it so expensive?
That compares to the typical cost of an American cow that is closer to $1,500.
For the consumer, that cost trickles down to a higher price tag per meal.
“The young cattle are fed milk by hand and grow up grazing on an open pasture.”
According to the AWA, Wagyu production is closely regulated by the Japanese government.
“The higher the DNA rating the more expensive,” Brazile says.
Where can you get it?
Brazile says that visiting a high-end restaurant that has a reputation to provide the highest-quality beef possible.
How is it served?
“you’re free to use a little bit of butter andolive oil,” he says.
“Salt and pepper after thatthat’s it for a natural flavor profile.
And serve and eat itmedium-rare, of course.”
“Yet there are times when I long for more traditional food that I grew up with.
“Put simply, I love Wagyu beef,” Brazile says.
“Great beef never disappoints!”
