The SRF Black® Zabuton, or Denver steak, is opulently marbled and has a deep beef flavor with notes of savory umami. This American Wagyu steak is rich with buttery aroma and texture. Available in two different sizes.
The SRF Black® Zabuton, or Denver steak, is opulently marbled and has a deep beef flavor with notes of savory umami. This American Wagyu steak is rich with buttery aroma and texture. Available in two different sizes.
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The Zabuton, also known as the Denver steak, is richly marbled with a unique flavor profile that is savory and buttery with a slightly subdued beefiness. Its texture is supple and is the fourth most tender of all beef cuts. The name "zabuton" comes from the Japanese word for a flat and square pillow which is how the steak is often cut. Grill this steak as-is or slice it for Japanese inspired dishes like shabu shabu (hot pot) or seared yakiniku style (similar to Korean BBQ).
The large section where we source the Denver steak is not symmetrical, so this cut may have some variation in size and shape.
The zabuton is a richly marbled steak that's unique in flavor and texture. Prepare it as you would a New York strip.
Reverse searing (cooking at a low temp, then finish searing) is an excellent method to prepare this steak. The steakhouse method is a good secondary technique to use. Regardless of the method used, be sure to get a hard sear to bring out the most flavor.
Rest your zabuton at least 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.
Finish your steak with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for a nice presentation and an appetizing salty crunch.
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 a 12-point 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 10. Dramatically more marbling than USDA Prime.
SRF Gold Plus™ - BMS of 11 to 12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms.
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The Zabuton, also known as the Denver steak, is richly marbled with a unique flavor profile that is savory and buttery with a slightly subdued beefiness. Its texture is supple and is the fourth most tender of all beef cuts. The name "zabuton" comes from the Japanese word for a flat and square pillow which is how the steak is often cut. Grill this steak as-is or slice it for Japanese inspired dishes like shabu shabu (hot pot) or seared yakiniku style (similar to Korean BBQ).
The large section where we source the Denver steak is not symmetrical, so this cut may have some variation in size and shape.
Cooking Tips
The zabuton is a richly marbled steak that's unique in flavor and texture. Prepare it as you would a New York strip.
Reverse searing (cooking at a low temp, then finish searing) is an excellent method to prepare this steak. The steakhouse method is a good secondary technique to use. Regardless of the method used, be sure to get a hard sear to bring out the most flavor.
Rest your zabuton at least 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.
Finish your steak with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for a nice presentation and an appetizing salty crunch.
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 a 12-point 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 10. Dramatically more marbling than USDA Prime.
SRF Gold Plus™ - BMS of 11 to 12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms.
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 a 12-point 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 10. Dramatically more marbling than USDA Prime.
SRF Gold Plus™ - BMS of 11 to 12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms.
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Chuck
This large primal is in the shoulder area of beef cattle and produces cuts known for their beefy flavor. The SRF Wagyu™ chuck is generally associated with roasts for slow-cooking; however, it also yields tender, grill-ready cuts including the flat iron and teres major.
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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."
What is a zabuton?
The zabuton, also known as the Denver steak, is an intensely marbled cut with a buttery beef flavor and tender texture. Meat scientists have found the zabuton to be the fourth most tender of all steaks, which is surprising since it comes from the chuck or shoulder which generally yields tougher cuts.
The name "zabuton" comes from the Japanese word for a flat and square pillow which is how the steak appears when served in Japanese cuisine.
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.
Overall rating: 4.5719695 / 5 from 264 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Wagyu Zabuton Steak is highly praised for its tenderness, marbling, and flavor. Customers appreciate its perfect cut and size, making it ideal for grilling or Japanese-inspired dishes. However, opinions on the fat content are mixed.
"Although I have yet to cook and enjoy it, I am really impressed with the perfect size, shape and marbling!" — Louis G.
"Great steak tender very good flavor will buy again." — John H.
"Excellent marbling, tenderness and taste." — Nader B.
Reviews
Great steak. Sizes of the
"Great steak. Sizes of the two varied too much. One was . 6 lbs and the other 1 lbs exactly. Made a meal for 2 with shrimp. The other we split for the meal."
— Patrick O. (4/5)
best steak ever, melts in
"best steak ever, melts in your mouth"
— Benedetta R. (5/5)
This was an excellent steak.
"This was an excellent steak. I ordered two, they both came well cut and they cooked fast. Despite strong marbling, they were never fatty. I'd highly recommend these as a replacement for a strip steak."
— Damiano S. (5/5)
Best steak I’ve ever had
"Best steak I’ve ever had"
— sam r. (5/5)
Melts in your mouth.
"Melts in your mouth."
— Jennifer C. (5/5)
It was outstanding! Our new
"It was outstanding! Our new family favorite steak. Great marbling and flavor."
— melinda g. (5/5)
Made sushi with this last
"Made sushi with this last night. Comparable to the best omakase I’ve had IMO"
— Jonathan L. (5/5)
One of the best steaks
"One of the best steaks that I have ever had!"
— Nicholas N. (5/5)
FABULOUS!!!
"FABULOUS!!!"
— Wendy B. (5/5)
Excellent flavor, very tender. Seared
"Excellent flavor, very tender. Seared it for 3 minutes on 4 sides them finished in oven to an internal temp of 140. . . was perfectly medium . This is a great steak with right amount of thickness , tender and flavorful."
