Cap of Ribeye Steak
Cap of Ribeye Steak
Cap of Ribeye Steak
Cap of Ribeye Steak

Cap of Ribeye Steak

Double R Ranch

$37.00

Here’s an opportunity to savor the cap of ribeye in a USDA Choice grade. Known as the richest, most flavorful cut of beef, these steaks are hand cut to a consistent 6 or 8 oz. size that’s perfect to pan sear or grill.

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The cap of ribeye is considered the most delectable and flavorful steak available. This cap of ribeye steak comes in two sizes, 6 oz. and 8 oz. portions cut from USDA Choice beef. This makes it possible to enjoy this amazing cut at a competitive price.

Each cap of ribeye steak is cut by hand so each portion is consistent in size. This is a convenient size for serving as a single steak or to cut into appetizer size pieces. You’ll sometimes see this called a ribeye cap, deckle steak, calotte or spinalis, but it is still the same item that is held in high regard by chefs and butchers.


The cap of ribeye is a rich, relatively thin cut and works best when seared on a hot grill or skillet and cooked to medium rare (120°F to 130°F).  

Susie Heller, author and producer of cookbooks (including 5 with Thomas Keller) says, ”I like to sauté or grill the meat, forming a well-browned crust with a medium-rare interior. The generous marbling melts in your mouth creating a unique experience.” 

Chef David Cruz prepared the cap of ribeye at Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc using sous vide. He suggests using the SRF Gold® cap, Season with salt and pepper and sear on each side for about 60 seconds. Seal the seared cap with butter, crushed garlic, rosemary and thyme. Set sous vide immersion circulator to 58.8°C (137.8°F) and leave for 1.5 hours. Remove from bag, dry off excess moisture, then sear again briefly. Finish with a sprinkling of finishing salt. 

For more tips see our Steak Guide. 

The two top USDA grades are Prime and Choice, which have the highest levels of marbling.   

USDA Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale with the highest amount of marbling. Only 8 to 10% of all U.S. beef achieves this grade. 

USDA Choice falls directly below USDA Prime. Choice beef is high quality and has less marbling but offers an excellent value. 

 

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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

What is the difference between USDA Choice and Prime beef?

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Choice and Prime, respectively.

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." 

Best oil for searing steak

For best results, use an oil with a high smoke point. Smoke point is the temperature when an oil or fat starts to burn. Oils with a high smoke point include avocado, canola, grapeseed, soybean and safflower. Refined versions of most oils have a flavor that is neutral. Other non-vegetable oils like clarified butter and beef tallow have high smoke points but add flavor to the steak. 

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