What Is Kobe Beef?

For red meat lovers, Kobe beef is one of the most succulent beef varieties available. The following facts tell you what Kobe beef is and why it's so expensive.

Identification

Kobe beef is a type of meat that only comes from a black-haired breed of Japanese cattle called Wagyu.

Significance

Wagyu are only fed organic foods and sometimes given Japanese beer, or sake. Some Wagyu owners are said to brush sake on the coats of the animals, believing this practice will make the Wagyu's meat more tender.

Fun Fact

When cooked properly, Kobe beef can be so tender that you don't need a knife to cut through the meat.

Warning

Kobe beef is difficult to cook properly because of the very high fat-to-meat ratio. Cooking a piece of Kobe beef improperly can dry out the fat by melting off too much of the fat.

Considerations

Kobe beef is very expensive. A cut of the meat can be upwards of $100.

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