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Wagyu Corned Beef 1/2 Round

American Wagyu

$149.00

This SRF Black® corned beef is made from the bottom round flat instead of the traditional brisket. Made with the same time-honored process and ingredients as our original corned beef. Average weight is 8 lbs.

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100% US Raised

100% US Raised

Family-Owned & Operated

Family-Owned & Operated

Pioneers of American Wagyu

Pioneers of American Wagyu

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Try our SRF Black® corned beef made from the round instead of the traditional brisket. We use the same time-honored process and ingredients as our traditional cut to produce round-cut corned beef that has the same savory flavor as the SRF corned beef brisket but with a firmer texture and in a larger size. The Corned Beef 1/2 Round comes with a seasoning packet containing traditional corned beef seasonings.  

The Snake River Farms corned beef round is a delicious variation of our traditional corned beef using the American Wagyu bottom round flat, a cut known for its pronounced beef flavor, gentle marbling and firm texture. We use the same seasoning blend and preparation techniques as our standard corned beef, so the flavor profile is familiar and savory.

Average weight: 8 lbs.

 

Corned beef can be prepared in a smoker, oven baked, on the stove top and using sous vide. Here are some guidelines, regardless of the method you choose.

Be sure to completely thaw your corned beef before cooking. 

Cook at a low temperature with your favorite liquid - water, beef broth, beer or cider to braise and tenderize the beef. 

The bottom round is a bit more dense than brisket. Target a finished temperature of 180°F. 

Slice your finished corned beef against the grain - 90 degrees to the direction of the muscle fibers. This makes for a more tender bite. 

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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The corned beef 1/2 round comes from the bottom round flat or outside round. This is a large section of the round primal. It is primarily made up of the biceps femoris, a muscle used for movement, so the cut is leaner and less tender. This makes it ideal for corned beef. The 1/2 refers to cutting the full bottom round flat into two pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to cook corned beef

Braised corned beef is our preferred method of cooking corned beef over boiling. Pro tip: sear each side of the corned beef before cooking in the oven. The brown sear adds a ton of flavor and helps set the external texture. 

How much corned beef per person?

Eight ounces of corned beef per person is a good serving size. If your table includes more robust appetites or if you want to plan for leftovers, add extra servings to your calculations. Corned beef will shrink about 20% during the cooking process.

Why is it called corned beef?

Corned beef gets its name from the large-grain salts traditionally used to brine it, which in Old English were called “corns.” So, what is corned beef exactly? It’s a brisket that’s cured in a salty brine with some pickling spices for at least five days. The Snake River Farms corned beef brisket is made with our signature recipe of seasonings and spices for a savory and mouthwatering flavor. The key ingredient to this upscale comfort food is our beautifully marbled, exceptionally juicy American Wagyu beef.

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