The SRF Gold Label™ strip loin is a sizeable portion of American Wagyu beef. This is the same cut used for New York strip steaks. Averaging 14 pounds, this can be prepared as an astonishing single roast, cut into New York strip steaks or small roasts. SRF Gold Label™ beef contains the highest level of marbling offered by Snake River Farms.
The strip loin is the source of the New York strip, one of the most highly prized steaks. The Snake River Farms strip loin is richly marbled with a nicely defined grain with a satisfying bite and a memorable, rich flavor. We’ve hand-trimmed each strip loin so there’s minimal waste. It’s easy to custom cut this full subprimal to the portion size that fits your mood or palate. For example, create decadent 2” New York steaks or cut thin ½” strips for a ridiculously great sandwich. Each strip loin weighs approximately 14 pounds and will turn your kitchen into an artisan butcher shop.
Average weight: 14 pounds. The strip loin is a natural product so weights can vary by +/- 0.5 pounds.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Prime and Choice. Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale and features an abundant amount of marbling.
Snake River Farms produces beef that measures above the USDA scores. To grade these higher levels of marbling and quality, we utilize the 12-point BMS (Beef Marbling Score or Beef Marbling Standard) from the Japanese Meat Grading Association (JMGA). SRF Black Label ™ and SRF Gold Label ™ both score above USDA Prime.
SRF Black Label ™ is rated a BMS of 6 to 8 with significantly more marbling than USDA Prime graded beef.
SRF Gold Label™ registers a BMS of 9 to 12 and contains the highest level of marbling we offer.
The strip loin is a large cut (also called a subprimal since it is a portion of the larger loin primal) that averages about 14 pounds. The entire strip loin can be prepared as a roast, but we enjoy cutting it into both steaks and roasts.
For best results, cut the strip loin while it is still partially frozen. It's easier to cut clean, straight slices while the roast is firm.
Before cutting, fine the "sirloin end" by identifying a distinctive raised section. It's best to use this side for roasts because it contains connective tissue that breaks down when roasted.
Use the opposite side for cutting steaks. This is your opportunity to create thick 2" steaks that are usually hard to find in grocery stores.
Once you've cut your steak and/or roasts, prepare them as you would normally.
The strip loin is sourced from thelongissimus dorsimuscle located within the loin primal. This lengthy muscle starts in the rib primal and extends to the round primal.
The muscle of the strip loin is adjacent to the spine bone and on top of the finger bone so it is sometimes referred to as the top loin.
How Does Snake River Farms Package and Ship Their Products?
We ship our products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping.
What Is The Snake River Farms Guarantee?
We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and an exceptional experience to your doorstep. If you are not completely satisfied with your order, please reach out to our Customer Care Team so we can work to a resolution. Click here to learn more about the SRF guarantee.
What Is SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label?
All SRF products are American Wagyu. We use the Japanese Beef Marbling Score (or BMS) to measure the marbling present in the beef. Both SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black Label grades between a BMS 6 to 8, and the Gold Label is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+. Read about the difference.
How Long Will My SRF Products Last and How Should I Store Them?
For optimal quality, you can store your SRF products in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40 °F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal. More details.
Who is Snake River Farms?
Snake River Farms is a family owned and operated business based in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1968, the business grew from cattle ranching and feeding to what it is now, one of the very few who can truly and authentically offer ranch-to-table beef. Learn more about the SRF story.
How Does SRF Practice Sustainability?
For us, it is a simple concept: Do what’s right by the land, by your neighbor, by the animals you raise, and by the customer. From ranching and grazing to delivery to customers’ doorsteps, we implement sustainability through every step of the ranch-to-table process. More details about our sustainability practices.
What are SRF cattle fed?
Snake River Farms American Wagyu cattle are grass fed for the first year of their life. The cattle are then fed a sustainable, locally sourced diet of hay, forages, grains, potatoes, vitamins, and minerals. SRF cattle never receive growth promotants, growth hormones, or any unnecessary antibiotics.
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