Wagyu Brisket

AMERICAN WAGYU

Our beautifully marbled briskets are hand selected and carefully cut to NAMP guidelines. Available in SRF Black® or SRF Gold® marbling in 3 weight ranges. Briskets are shipped frozen. Be sure to allow at least 4 days to thaw.
Select Grade: SRF Black®
Select Size: 16-18 lbs.
Winningest Brisket

Winningest Brisket

Wet-Aged For 21+ Days

Wet-Aged For 21+ Days

Family-Owned & Operated

Family-Owned & Operated

Snake River Farms American Wagyu briskets are the secret ingredient for competitive barbecue teams gunning to be Grand Champion at all the top BBQ events. These beautifully marbled, full packer briskets are cut to latest NAMP guidelines and are the standard for competition.

American Wagyu beef raised in the Northwest’s mild climate produces briskets with naturally rich marbling and superior taste. You can rely on Snake River Farms briskets for consistency, outstanding flavor and exceptional juiciness. Available in SRF Black® or SRF Gold® marbling in three weight ranges so you can choose the best brisket for your smoker and personal preferences.

Smoking a brisket is a labor of love and pays big dividends after a full day’s work. Maximize your brisket cook with the following tips.

Plan to completely thaw your brisket before cooking. This can take 4 or more days. 

Internal temperature is a great guide, but remember to “wrap on color, pull on feel.”

Wrap when your brisket is a beautiful mahogany color. The temp will be in the 165°F range. 

Pull when a probe inserted in the brisket feels like it’s going through a soft cube of butter. 

Wrap your brisket in a blanket or towel, place in a cooler and let rest at least 2 hours. 

For more information and a detailed video, see our Brisket Guide

Snake River Farms American Wagyu

Understand the Marbling Scale

Marbling, or intramuscular fat, fills beef with flavor, juiciness and tenderness. The more marbling, the higher the beef grade. USDA Prime is the highest grade for American beef. Snake River Farms beef grades are based on a proprietary BMS grading scale.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA ChoiceUSDA PrimeSRF Black®SRF Gold®SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinnersBest For: Consistently great steak dinnersBest For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional valueBest For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinnersBest For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaksExperience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for qualityExperience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorfulExperience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juicinessExperience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4Marbling Score BMS 4–5Marbling Score Black 6-8Marbling Score Gold 9-10Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12
Details

Snake River Farms American Wagyu briskets are the secret ingredient for competitive barbecue teams gunning to be Grand Champion at all the top BBQ events. These beautifully marbled, full packer briskets are cut to latest NAMP guidelines and are the standard for competition.

American Wagyu beef raised in the Northwest’s mild climate produces briskets with naturally rich marbling and superior taste. You can rely on Snake River Farms briskets for consistency, outstanding flavor and exceptional juiciness. Available in SRF Black® or SRF Gold® marbling in three weight ranges so you can choose the best brisket for your smoker and personal preferences.

Cooking Tips

Smoking a brisket is a labor of love and pays big dividends after a full day’s work. Maximize your brisket cook with the following tips.

Plan to completely thaw your brisket before cooking. This can take 4 or more days. 

Internal temperature is a great guide, but remember to “wrap on color, pull on feel.”

Wrap when your brisket is a beautiful mahogany color. The temp will be in the 165°F range. 

Pull when a probe inserted in the brisket feels like it’s going through a soft cube of butter. 

Wrap your brisket in a blanket or towel, place in a cooler and let rest at least 2 hours. 

For more information and a detailed video, see our Brisket Guide

Beef Grading

Snake River Farms American Wagyu

Understand the Marbling Scale

Marbling, or intramuscular fat, fills beef with flavor, juiciness and tenderness. The more marbling, the higher the beef grade. USDA Prime is the highest grade for American beef. Snake River Farms beef grades are based on a proprietary BMS grading scale.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA ChoiceUSDA PrimeSRF Black®SRF Gold®SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinnersBest For: Consistently great steak dinnersBest For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional valueBest For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinnersBest For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaksExperience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for qualityExperience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorfulExperience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juicinessExperience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4Marbling Score BMS 4–5Marbling Score Black 6-8Marbling Score Gold 9-10Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

An Exceptional Experience, Proven by Customers An Exceptional Experience, Proven by Customers

"Excellent! Everything I have purchased from Snake River Farms has been top notch!"

— Mary D.

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"Excellent marbling! Excellent flavor!"

— Howard R.

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"Great flavor, tender, juicy and simply delicious!!"

— Alicia M.

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"Our new go to for a great steak!"

— -Ken H.

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“The Wagyu steaks are sooooo delicious. . They were the best we’ve ever tasted and will continue to order them!!!”

— Donna k.

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"Absolutely the best in terms of tenderness and consistently delicious."

— Julie W.

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"Never disappointed no matter what cut."

— Michael K.

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"We are over the moon pleased with our beef."

— Lorraine C.

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PRIMAL CUT GUIDE

The Loin

The source of steakhouse favorites, the loin is prized for its tenderness, rich flavor, and iconic cuts like filet mignon, New York strip, porterhouse, and T-bone.

Beef primal cut diagram highlighting the loin

Ranch to Table

Every step is managed by us, from ranching and feeding to processing and delivery. That's how we ensure exceptional quality in every cut.

  • Ranching

    Ranching

    Carefully raised American Wagyu on Northwest ranches.

  • Cattle Feeding

    Cattle Feeding

    Extended feeding programs create rich marbling and flavor.

  • Beef Processing

    Beef Processing

    Hand-trimmed, expertly prepared, and shipped directly to your door.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first bite.

Find answers to our customers' most commonly asked questions.

What temp is brisket done?

Determining when your brisket is done is a bit of art and science. The brisket temperature is a good guide, but the feel of the brisket is the final factor to decide when it is ready to come off the grill. Just as we wrapped on color, we are looking for the perfect time to “pull on feel.” The temperature range for this can vary but is approximately 198°F to 206°F. Learn how to smoke a brisket perfectly.

When to wrap a brisket

While an instant-read thermometer is key to any cook, we are also looking for the perfect color and follow the “wrap on color” technique. As soon as the exterior bark is deep rich mahogany (dark reddish/brown) color and the internal temperature starts to climb out of the stall, it’s time to wrap. Learn how to smoke a brisket perfectly here.

How to smoke a brisket

Heat smoker to 300°F. Place brisket in smoker, fat side down, and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, misting with spray bottle of water, beef broth or apple juice, every 30 minutes. This adds moisture to the brisket and helps form the perfect bark.

Use aluminum foil or uncoated butcher paper to wrap your brisket. Paper is porous and allows some steam to escape but traps most of the rendered fat and juices. Remember we are looking for the perfect color and are following the “wrap on color” technique. As soon as the exterior bark is deep rich mahogany (dark reddish/brown) color, it’s time to wrap. Use two lengths of paper about 2½ feet long. Overlap them, place the brisket in the center and wrap all sides to make a neat package.

Place the wrapped brisket back on to the grill. After 2 hours, begin to check the brisket for doneness. Remember temperature is a good guide, but the feel of the brisket is the final factor to decide when it is ready to come off the grill. Just as we wrapped on color, we are looking for the perfect time to “pull on feel.” The temperature range for this can vary but is approximately 205°F to 210°F.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.668926 / 5 from 5902 reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "Top quality brisket with excellent marbling."Zed
  • "18 LB GOLD, turned into black gold when I was done smoking it, loved the taste and marbling was exquisite."Anonymous
  • "SRF always delivers a consistent quality product and they have great customer service."Anonymous

Reviews

Amazing brisket! The meat was

"Amazing brisket! The meat was tender and juicy. Can’t wait to use the rendered fat I saved in the drip pan."

Ryan D. (5/5)

The wagyu we bought was

"The wagyu we bought was as tender and moist. It was rubbed with Zach's Brisket Rub, then smoked on a wood pit with pecan wood. After 5 hours at 200 degrees, we wrapped it in foil, moved it off the fire, and kept it in the pit. After 5 more hours, we wrapped the wagyu in a moving blanket (still in foil and pan) and let it sit overnight. The next morning we removed the blanket, placed the pan, wagyu wrapped in foil into the refrigerator for 4 hours, sliced it, and enjoyed every slice."

Diane K. (5/5)

Quick service and great product!!!

"Quick service and great product!!!"

Jeffery F. (5/5)

This 18lb brisket was delicious.

"This 18lb brisket was delicious. But, you don't have to take my word for it as it took 5th in New Jersey State Barbecue Championship™."

Ryan O. (5/5)

This was the best brisket

"This was the best brisket I have ever had. Hands down, my family enjoyed it so much"

EDWARD L. (5/5)

The best tasting brisket I

"The best tasting brisket I have ever purchased and smoked. I will never buy anything else."

Todd O. (5/5)

Great results!

"Great results!"

Chia K. (5/5)

SRF meats are fantastic!

"SRF meats are fantastic!"

Tracy H. (5/5)

Unbelievable quality. The brisket was

"Unbelievable quality. The brisket was the best we have ever had."

Paul B. (5/5)

Oh so good. Never dissapointed

"Oh so good. Never dissapointed"

David F. (5/5)

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