Discover Wagyu Beef
Our American Wagyu Beef
- Bull – 100 % Registered Wagyu (genetics traceable to Japanese herd)
- Cow – Registered or Purebred Angus
- Genetic Paperwork Available for Herd
- No Growth Hormones Utilized (NO GMO!)
- No Pesticides or Steroids Used
- No Feedlot Living Environment
- Humane Living Conditions for Cattle
- No Grain Feed Utilized
- Cattle Processed in USDA Inspected Butcher Facility in Oregon
Our American Wagyu Beef
- Bull – 100 % Registered Wagyu (genetics traceable to Japanese herd)
- Cow – Registered or Purebred Angus
- Genetic Paperwork Available for Herd
- No Growth Hormones Utilized (NO GMO!)
- No Pesticides or Steroids Used
- No Feedlot Living Environment
- Humane Living Conditions for Cattle
- No Grain Feed Utilized
- Cattle Processed in USDA Inspected Butcher Facility in Oregon
Why Wagyu Beef
Wagyu is arguably the best (and unfortunately the most expensive) beef money can buy. With its exceptional marbling, superior tenderness, and exquisite flavor, it’s no wonder Wagyu is the pinnacle of the beef world. Through careful genetic selection and feeding, we have created an experience for connoisseurs unmatched by any other beef that you will be able to enjoy every time you place a meat...
What is Wagyu Beef
Let us take a step back and answer the question what is Wagyu? Wagyu (pronounced Wog-you) which means nothing more that Japanese (Wa) Cow (gyu) are a breed of beef cultivated from a mixture of Asian cattle (primarily Tajima) for over 3500 years in, where else, Japan. Japanese ranchers took special care and pride turning these draft cows into a breed that is renowned worldwide for its amazing...
History of Wagyu Beef
How did we end up with the WAGYU known today? Modern Wagyu cattle are the result of crossing the native cattle in Japan with imported breeds. Crossing began in 1868 after the Meiji restoration in that year and the government wanted to introduce Western food habits and culture. Brown Swiss, Devon, Shorthorn, Simmental, Ayrshire, and Korean cattle were imported during this period. The infusions...
WAGYU as a Breed and Kobe as a Brand
Before we jump too far into the U.S. Wagyu market, let us go back and understand the “breed” Wagyu. There are only four Japanese native breeds – Black (Kuroge), Brown (Akage), Shorthorn (Nihon Tankaku) and Polled (Nihon Mukaku). These are those cattle that the Japanese perfected over years of careful breeding. Notice there was no reference to the infamous Kobe beef. That is because Kobe...
Storing Beef
When shopping, pick up beef just before checking out. If it will take longer than 30 minutes to get it home, consider keeping it cold in a cooler. Refrigerate or freeze as soon as possible after purchasing. If you plan to freeze your beef, think ahead to your weekly meals and re-package into right-size portions for you and your family. You can freeze beef in its original packaging up to two...