raw Cowboy steak in cast iron skillet
raw Cowboy steak in cast iron skillet
raw cowboy steak in skillet
cowboy steak with salt in cast iron skillet
Cowboy steak cooked plated with burrata salad

Wagyu Cowboy Steak

American Wagyu

$140.00 $158.00

The American Wagyu Gold® cowboy steak is a large, thick-cut bone-in ribeye with spectacular marbling. This impressive steak has quantity and quality in its corner. Average weight is 2.5 lbs.

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Cut by Master Butchers

Cut by Master Butchers

100% US Raised

100% US Raised

Pioneers of American Wagyu

Pioneers of American Wagyu

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The American Wagyu Gold® cowboy steak is full-bodied and has the velvety-rich flavor of American Wagyu ribeyes. This uncommon steak's size and its signature "Frenched" exposed rib bone make for an impressive presentation for nearly any special occasion. 

Graded on the Japanese Beef Marbling Scale (BMS) at 9+, it's the highest level of marbling available from Snake River Farms. 

Average weight: 2.5 pounds.

 

The cowboy steak contains an abundant amount of marbling, so it’s best cooked medium rare to medium to allow the intramuscular fat to liquify and distribute throughout the steak.  

The reverse sear, heating the steak at a low temperature and finishing in a skillet, produces an evenly cooked interior. A final sear on a hot grill or a cast iron skillet creates a flavorful, savory crust. 

Ribeye steaks, like the cowboy, are a favorite for grilling, but the high level of marbling will cause flare-ups. A two-zone cooking set-up (a direct heat side with all the charcoal and an indirect heat side with no charcoal) allows you to move the steaks to control unwanted flames. 

If using a gas grill, it’s easy to set-up two zones. Just turn on a burner on one side and leave the other one off.  

Snake River Farms beef grades start at USDA Prime, the top grade on the USDA scale. The majority of SRF beef is marbled well beyond this level. To grade SRF, we use the 12-point Japanese Beef Marbling Score (BMS), which measures marbling that exceeds the USDA scale. 

SRF Silver™ - BMS of 4 to 5. Marbling comparable to USDA Prime. 

SRF Black® - BMS of 6 to 8. Significantly more marbling than USDA Prime.   

SRF Gold® - BMS of 9 to 12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms. 

 

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Rib

This primal is located under the front section of the backbone between the chuck and loin. The muscles are used primarily for support. The rib primal produces intensely marbled cuts like ribeye steaks and prime rib roasts.   

Three major muscles are included in the rib primal. The longissimus dorsi, or large center eye, the complexus, a smaller side muscle which is not always present depending on where the cut is sourced, and the spinalis dorsi, also called the cap of ribeye or deckle. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Cowboy steak vs. tomahawk

A cowboy steak is a bone-in ribeye steak that features a short length of rib bone that’s been cleaned of meat and fat and exposed for presentation purposes in a process called “Frenching.” The tomahawk steak is also a bone-in ribeye steak. However, the Frenched rib bone on a tomahawk is significantly longer than a cowboy steak.

What is American Wagyu?

American Wagyu is purebred Japanese Wagyu crossbred with high quality American cattle breeds. The result is beef with rich marbling, buttery texture and aroma and savory umami with the hearty beef flavor preferred by American palates.

What is the Snake River Farms Guarantee?

We guarantee that your order will deliver frozen or partially frozen with all items included to the provided address. If you have any concerns or issues with your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. As our founder Robert Rebholtz, Sr. said, "We want our customers to want to do business with us." 

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