Kobe Beef Tenderloins
1 box (approx. 11lbs)

The ideal cut to experience the buttery flavor and smooth, tender texture of Kobe beef is the tenderloin. The tenderloin is a section of muscle in cows that is located in the upper rear back, where it does little to no work over the animal’s lifetime. As such it is very tender. Add to this the fact that beef from wagyu cattle is heavily marbled, further improving that already decadent texture, and you have some of the most tender beef on the market.

Buying whole tenderloins allows you to slice them into the portion sizes of your choice or roast them whole. Most tenderloins available are sold as "full tenderloins" (Chefs sometimes call them "189s" due to their number in the North American Meat Processors’ Guide). These tenderloins have the usually attached outer fat layer removed for your convenience (which would make them "189A tenderloins").

This Kobe beef is from domestic Waygu (meaning "Beef of Japan") cattle that are descendents from Japanese herds and raised in the United States. Their intricately marbled beef is legendary and the result of careful breeding and a highly regimented diet. That marbling creates beef that is the most tender, juicy, and flavorful available.

These Kobe tenderloins are cut from high quality 7 or higher grade Kobe beef. For an explanation of what this means, please read Kobe Beef Grades. The cattle have been raised without added hormones or antibiotics.

Applications: Treat Wagyu tenderloins as you would conventional beef tenderloins, although sauce is less important due to Kobe beef’s stronger flavor. From the tenderloin you can cut medallions (up to 1 inch) or petite fillets (up to 2 inches), either of which can be pan seared, sautéed, grilled, broiled, roasted, or stir fried. Alternatively, the whole Kobe tender can be roasted (stuffed if you’d like) to medium-rare or medium. For thawing guidelines please refer to Safely Defrosting Food for Maximum Flavor.

Recommended Cooking Temps:

Rare - 135°
Medium Rare - 140°-150°
Medium - 140°-145°
Medium Well - 160°

Origin: United States

Specifications: Each order is for 1 box of frozen Kobe tenderloins. There are 2 tenderloins per box. Each box weighs approximately 11 lbs.

Shipping Method: Fedex Overnight

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