JAPANESE A5 WAGYU FILLET - CHATEAUBRIAND

Origin: Japan

BMS 8-12 (EXCEPTIONAL)

The A5 Wagyu Châteaubriand is cut from the widest section of a Japanese A5 Wagyu whole fillet. Beautifully marbled and possibly the most prized cut from the entire fillet, the châteaubriand is perfect for sharing!

A5 Wagyu denotes the very top grade of all Wagyu beef produced in Japan, often hailed as 'the best beef in the world'—a label attained due to its melt-in-the-mouth texture and exceptional umami flavour.

Raised by hand in a respectful and devoted manner in the pristine mountainous and forest-rich lands of Japan, their stress-free nurturing and nutrient-packed diet is responsible for the incredibly flavoured intramuscular marbled fat.

The Châteaubriand is cut and then rapidly frozen to -28°C in a matter of minutes. This process offers two major advantages: 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 is when first cut.

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 can check the authenticity of your purchase here.

Cooking Instructions

After defrosting thoroughly, bring the meat to room temperature before cooking.

Oven Roasting Method (approx. 400g steak): Season generously with sea salt and colour all sides in a frying pan over a medium heat. Transfer to a preheated 160°C oven for 12-14 minutes until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 50°C for rare, 53°C for medium-rare, or 56°C for medium. Remove from the oven and allow to rest. Cut the string and slice as desired. If the resting time exceeds expectations, return to the oven for 5 minutes to reheat if needed.

BBQ Reverse Sear Method: Cook over the cold side of an open flame BBQ for 15-20 minutes, checking the internal temperature as above. Remove and allow to rest. Return to the hot side of the flame and colour all sides (do not walk away at this point). Serve immediately.

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 can check the authenticity of your purchase here.