Lew Crippen
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Some mass supermarkets and most moderately upscale markets and all quality butchers will have USDA prime steaks available. Don’t pay any attention to things like Angus certified. The differentiator for marbling (and flavor and tenderness) is the grading.
After that pay attention to how the meat was cured and for how long.
Any reasonably good butcher will be able to discuss this and help educate you.
I’ve had Kobe beef many times in Japan. I am not sure as to its availability here and anything about its price. In Tokyo it is pretty easy to pay $100 for Kobe beef.
After that pay attention to how the meat was cured and for how long.
Any reasonably good butcher will be able to discuss this and help educate you.
I’ve had Kobe beef many times in Japan. I am not sure as to its availability here and anything about its price. In Tokyo it is pretty easy to pay $100 for Kobe beef.