Miyazaki Beef breaks the record and wins the top prize at Wagyu Olympics! A5 Wagyu is sought after for its brilliantly marbled, melts-in-the-mouth tender, and juicy meat. While several brands of A5 Wagyu are available in the US market, and they’re all delicious, Miyazaki A5 Beef is the only brand that has won Prime Minister’s Award four consecutive times.
Miyazaki Wagyu is one of the most sought-after brands of beef in the world. It has to pass a series of strict guidelines before being sold to distributors, ensuring it meets its superior quality standard. Because the demand for the meat is high and supply is low, not many people are able to try it.
To appreciate its exceptional quality and unparalleled flavour, here’s what you need to know about this luxury beef.
What is Miyazaki Wagyu Beef?
This is a Japanese breed of cattle that has been bred and raised for centuries. Treated like royalty by ranchers who raise them, Miyazaki Wagyu cattle are carefully recorded, documented, and tracked. This way, anyone can trace their lineage, age, farm, and lifeline. This transparency ensures authenticity and that consumers are receiving the best quality Miyazaki Wagyu beef.
Translated as “Japanese cow,” Wagyu beef is best known for its signature marbling, which results in its exquisite flavor, texture, and tenderness.
Miyazaki Wagyu is rated by the Japanese government. The greatest rating it can earn is A5 – the highest-quality beef possible. The price of imported Miyazaki A5 Wagyu is around $100 or more per pound. Even at this price, this delectable meat is highly sought-after by five-star restaurants, world-class steakhouses, and foodies.
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Where and How are Miyazaki Wagyu Cattle Raised?
Miyazaki Wagyu beef are Kuroge Washu cows raised in the Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. One hundred percent purebred Wagyu cattle, Kuroge Washu are the largest of the four Wagyu breeds raised in Japan.
Japanese ranchers approach cattle raising differently than U.S. ranchers. Each rancher specializes in this particular breed and will only raise an average of four cattle at a time. This ensures they can care for the animals and provide individual focus to each cow’s needs. Under a watchful eye, cattle receive the best treatment to ultimately provide the best quality meat.
Miyazaki Wagyu cows are raised on a wholesome diet of corn, wheat, and barley for more than 600 days. That’s nearly eight times longer than most cattle on the market. Providing the cows with rich nutrients for an extended time helps to develop quality meat unlike any other.
To maintain Miyazaki Wagyu’s high standard that consumers have come to expect, Japanese authorities have placed strict regulations on its distribution.
What Makes Miyazaki Wagyu So Special?
The combination of the following factors makes Miyazaki Wagyu the highest-quality beef in the world:
- Care with which cattle are raised
- Extreme regulations they must meet for quality control
- Specialized diet
- Genetic makeup of their highly marbled meat
Miyazaki Wagyu beef is easily recognized by its signature characteristics, such as its rich cherry color, buttery texture, and dense beefy flavor.
Beautiful marbling is distributed evenly throughout the meat. As the meat cooks, the fat begins to melt and dissolve into the muscle at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. It saturates the meat with flavor for a melt-in-your-mouth dining experience.