Turn Up the Heat: Summer Grilling Tips, Cuts & Essentials

The cap of ribeye is the part steak lovers quietly claim first. Now available in SRF Gold Plus™ — our best marbling tier — it deserves to be the centerpiece of your summer grill. Here's everything else worth having on the grates this season. 

The Best Bite for Summer Grilling: Cap of Ribeye

Richly marbled and incredibly tender, this prized cut delivers the bold, buttery flavor that makes ribeye famous. Served as its own steak, it's an indulgent experience from edge to edge — and the full Wagyu experience in a single cut. 

Now available in SRF Gold Plus™ — our best marbling tier — the cap of ribeye is a must-try for anyone who wants the full Wagyu experience in a single cut.

The centerpiece your grill's been missing. Shop Cap of Ribeye

The Cap of Ribeye steak is just amazing! The only real problem is that they have trouble keeping it in stock. I mean, for real, this is the best cut of steak on the planet, and this cut from SRF is phenomenal! The Cap of Ribeye steak is just amazing! The only real problem is that they have trouble keeping it in stock. I mean, for real, this is the best cut of steak on the planet, and this cut from SRF is phenomenal!
— Del B., Verified Buyer

 

Kurobuta Pork Chops: A Grilling Cut Worth Knowing

Steak might headline the grill, but Kurobuta pork chops deserve a spot on the grates too. Sourced from heritage Berkshire pork, they bring rich marbling, deep flavor and juiciness that holds up beautifully over open flame. Choose bone-in for a classic presentation or boneless for easy grilling — either way, they pair perfectly alongside your favorite steaks.

Think you know pork chops? Think again. Shop Kurobuta Pork Chops

These Pork Chops are the Best. Grilled, they are moist and flavorful. Simply put. . . Spectacular! — Gail W., Verified Buyer 

The Cookout Snack Upgrade You Didn't Know You Needed

Cooked in rich Wagyu beef tallow, these kettle chips deliver a deep, savory flavor and perfectly crisp bite. Finished with a touch of Rocky Mountain salt, they're the ideal pairing for a stacked sandwich or for eating straight from the bag.

Once you go tallow, there's no going back. Shop Wagyu Beef Tallow Kettle Chips

Bought 12 bags because the ingredients are top tier! I love the taste. Perfect amount of salt. — Savannah G., Verified Buyer 

Add Some Surf to Your Spread: Pacific Cod

Wild-caught in the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, our cod is prized for its clean flavor and firm, flaky texture. Light and versatile, it's an easy addition to any warm-weather table and a natural partner for a surf-and-turf spread.

Light, fresh and ready for the flame. Shop Pacific Cod

Very good nice texture will order again — Kathy F., Verified Buyer

Grilling Tips Worth Knowing

• Shake Your Seasoning First
  Always shake your seasoning before applying it to your steak or chop. Heavier ingredients settle to the bottom, and a vigorous shake mixes all the spices for balanced flavor from the first bite to the last.
• Hold Off on the Sauce
  Don't put sauce on your meat until it's almost finished cooking. Applied too early, sugars will burn and leave a bitter, scorched flavor. Brush it on near the end for a quick glaze right before it comes off the grill — that's how you get the bright, caramelized finish you're after.
• Try a Yogurt Marinade for Pork
  Using yogurt as a marinade is a chef-approved technique that tenderizes pork, keeps it moist and adds a subtle tangy flavor. Yogurt's natural lactic acid and calcium break down muscle fibers more gently than acidic marinades like lemon juice or vinegar — and the meat won't turn mushy even when left to marinate for 12 to 24 hours.

Season It Right: SRF Signature Steak Seasoning

The right seasoning makes all the difference — and this one's built for the grill. Always shake before applying to your steak or chop so every bite gets balanced, even flavor from first to last.

Great seasoning starts before it hits the steak. Shop SRF Signature Steak Seasoning

Left an awesome crust on my pan seared ribeye . Also used on a couple of short rib burgers, outstanding 👍👍
— Bill B., Verified Buyer 

Bring the Smoke, Bring the Heat: Tuffy Stone Original BBQ Sauce with Chipotle

This sauce brings competition-level flavor to your spread. A balanced blend of tomato, garlic, cumin, black pepper and chipotle delivers smoky heat and tangy depth that works just as well brushed on during the cook as it does passed around the table.

Competition-level flavor, ready for the grill. Shop Tuffy Stone Original BBQ Sauce with Chipotle.

What to Keep in Your Grill Kit

A great grill session starts before the first flame. Make sure your kit is stocked and ready:

• Spring-loaded tongs — the longer the better
  
• Grilling gloves — protect your hands from high heat
  
• Stainless steel skewers — built to take the heat and keep kebabs on the grill
  
• Grill pans — ideal for vegetables and smaller items
  
• Instant-read thermometer — eliminate the guesswork and nail your preferred doneness
  
• Extra fuel — charcoal, gas or wood pellets

Good gear makes great grilling. Shop Cooking Gear

Top It Off: All-Black Signature Cap

Whether you're tending the fire or just soaking up the summer sun, this SRF hat is built for the occasion. It's the perfect addition to the closet to keep the sun off your face in style.

Dress the part. Shop the All-Black Signature Cap

Love the cap! — Nicholas S., Verified Buyer 

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There's nothing worse than realizing you're out of steak on a perfect grilling day. A Snake River Farms subscription keeps your freezer stocked with the cuts you love, delivered on your schedule. All subscriptions ship free — choose your cuts, set your frequency and never face an empty freezer on grilling day again.

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