USDA Prime beef is the gold standard of beef. The United States Department of Agriculture grades beef to ensure buyers that what they purchase is inspected and of the highest quality on the market. Meat packers purposely seek the help of the USDA to build trust with their buyers with their beef selections. But, the whole process can be tricky for consumers. What, exactly, do USDA grades mean, and are they really that important?Do you want to try some incredible Wagyu beef, but have no idea what to make of the wagyu grading system? You aren’t alone! The system can be confusing for those who aren’t familiar with it. Fortunately for you, Chicago…
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USDA Prime beef is the gold standard of beef. The United States Department of Agriculture grades beef to ensure buyers that what they purchase is inspected and of the highest quality on the market. Meat packers purposely seek the help of the USDA to build trust with their buyers with their beef selections. But, the whole process can be tricky for consumers. What, exactly, do USDA grades mean, and are they really that important?
Steak University comes to your rescue. Here at Chicago Steak Company, we pride ourselves on offering only USDA Choice and USDA Prime Steaks. USDA Prime represents only the top 2% of all American beef, so you know you’re getting the highest quality when you order from us. Sure, you can find USDA Prime cuts in specialty grocery stores, but not everyone lives within a convenient distance of them. With Chicago Steak Company, you can order quality USDA Prime from the convenience of your home. Check out Steak University’s guides to USDA Prime cuts and how the USDA grades its beef to learn why our steak is among the supreme American cuts.
Credits: Robspinella via Wikimedia Commons and Jun Seita via Flickr One of the most pressing questions for any steak lover: What’s better? Prime rib or filet mignon? Our answer: They’re both amazing cuts that are sure to delight you and…
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No doubt, filet mignon is one of the most coveted cuts of steak. You have the choice to online, from a butcher shop, or in the grocery store. Which one would you choose? Most people automatically think purchasing in-store would…
Photo by Filipe Fortes licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Prime. Choice. Select. USDA approved. Gourmet. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious…. Okay, so maybe we made that last one up, but each of the other words and phrases are used on a regular basis by…
Choosing a steak that will fulfill your expectations can be difficult. However, it is made to be easier with the USDA grading system. While USGA graded beef consists of eight different levels, the more common USDA grade only has three.…
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Chef Philippe teaches us a bit about Dry Aged Beef and then shows us how to grill the perfect Boneless Strip Steak in this episode of Steak University TV. Video Transcript: Learn to Grill USDA Prime Boneless Strip Steak Mark:…
For steak lovers, suppliers, and farmers alike, the USDA’s beef grading system is the holy standard for all things beef, from ribeye to New York strip. But for those unfamiliar with how beef is graded by the USDA, the different…