JAPANESE A5 WAGYU RIBEYE STEAK
JAPANESE A5 WAGYU BEEF
BMS 8-12 (Exceptional)
Japanese A5 Wagyu denotes the top grade of all Wagyu beef produced in Japan. A5 is attributed to yield and lustre, and BMS scores are ranked for marbling fineness. It is often hailed as 'the best beef in the world', a label attained due to its melt-in-the-mouth texture and exceptional umami flavour.
A key contributor to Wagyu flavour is its delicately marbled intramuscular, unsaturated fat, which is high in Oleic acid due to the Wagyu cow’s healthy eating programme.
Wagyu cattle are raised by hand in Japan’s pristine mountainous and forest-rich lands and fed a strict nutrient-packed diet responsible for their incredible flavour. A5 Wagyu beef commands a high price because of the physical and financial effort required to raise a single cow to such a high standard, and quantities are always limited.
Our Japanese Wagyu and Kobe beef is cut from whole muscles and delivered fresh into the UK. Each steak has most of the outer fat removed and is carefully sculptured to offer the highest meat ratio and best value possible. The steaks are cut and then frozen down to -28°. This process offers major advantages when promoting zero food waste and helping to keep the meat in amazing condition. Red meat naturally discolours after a few hours, so blast-freezing is the ultimate way to keep the steak as fresh as it was when freshly cut.
All steaks need to be defrosted before cooking. Remove all packaging, place it on a plate, and cover it with clingfilm in the fridge overnight. 250g steaks will deforest at room temperature in around 2 hours.
How to cook your Japanese a5 wagyu steak
We recommend that Japanese Wagyu/Kobe Sirloin/Ribeye steaks be cooked to at least medium-rare or medium. This allows the intramuscular fat to caramelise and become crisp, which, once rested, still enables the steak to be perfectly tender while releasing the optimum flavour of the Wagyu, which is not achievable with a rare steak.
Preheat a nonstick pan over medium to high heat. Season both sides of your steak with salt, then sear it in the pan without oil, turning every minute to keep the cooking and colour even. The natural intramuscular fat inside the steak will be enough to cook it perfectly without adding anything else.
For 500g± cuts, adding a spoonful of our natural wagyu fat is useful - after browning place in a 180°c oven to finish the cooking. Larger cuts also work well when reverse-seared on a charcoal BBQ.
It is important that the pan is not too hot, or you will burn the steak. You should achieve a beautiful golden brown colour with very little effort.
Pairing: Once allowed to rest, it is better to slice your wagyu steak thinly and match it with steamed rice, ponzu and steamed green vegetables such as snap peas. The cleanliness of these ingredients will match the full-on Wagyu flavour.
When pairing wine, think of reds that are not too bold and have higher acidity, such as Syrah, Bordeaux 70/30 Cab Sauvignon/Merlot blends. White wine - Stick to a nice dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.
Authenticity: All Japanese Wagyu cattle are assigned a unique traceability ID number from birth. You will find your ID number on the front of the pack, and you can check the authenticity of your purchase here.
Origin: Kagoshima/Miyazaki, Japan
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The image displayed is of a 400g A5 BMS 10 Wagyu Ribeye Steak cut 2.2cm thick
DELIVERY INFO
"We strive to ensure all orders are delivered swiftly and efficiently, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.”
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are eligible for same-day dispatch, unless you choose a specific future delivery date during checkout.
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. However, delays can occur, so we package items to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
If you need your delivery on a specific day, please mention this in the notes section on the checkout page. We may advise alternative options, such as dispatching your order a day earlier to ensure timely arrival.
All items leave our facility in perfect condition with a good use-by date. Please consider this when selecting your delivery date. Once dispatched, the package is under the responsibility of our couriers, making it difficult to change the delivery address or expedite delays.
We do offer Saturday delivery, but please note that our couriers do not operate phone support at weekends, and our customer service is closed. For time-sensitive deliveries, we recommend choosing a weekday to allow us to address any issues promptly.
Further delivery details and shipping rates can be found here
CHRISTMAS 2024 ORDER INFO
Please choose your delivery date for pre-christmas orders on the date-picker in your shopping basket with the following guidance. We will try our best to deliver on your selected day, but it is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day
ORDER DEADLINES
ORDERS FOR DELIVERY ON OR BEFORE 23/12/24 - 11pm 19/12/23
ORDERS BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE - 11PM 27/12/24
Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY
If you have space to store them, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible, or choosing delivery before December 20th. We reserve the right to change your delivery date up to to 2 days prior if we feel it runs the risk of not arriving to you promptly.
FRESH TRUFFLES
Your truffles will be harvested as close to Christmas as possible to offer the longest shelf life and the freshest product. We fly them in from Europe early each morning on the same days we send them to you.
Last available Pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December and the truffles will be good for a minimum of 6 days, any longer may impact your enjoyment - PLEASE notify us via email if you need them for the exact delivery day you requested or consider receiving them a day earlier, if that date is available.
As always with fresh truffles they are best eaten as soon as possible to enjoy maximum aroma.
FRESH PRODUCTS
All fresh products are supplied with a use by date beyond 28/12/24, with the inclusion of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than the 23rd of December
WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY/ DRY GOODS
All of our frozen products have a long shelf life in the freezer or at least 5 days if defrosted. Orders containing only frozen products will be delivered no later than 20th of December.
You can order certain products (subject to availability) for delivery on 30/12/24
White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Years Eve, Instead please order fresh black truffles.
FROM 18/12/24 Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders, please email us and we will get back you as soon as possible.
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Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com
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