The SRF Black™ cap of ribeye is the most prized Snake River Farms cut. It is near legendary and is considered the single most tender, juicy and deeply flavored cut of beef available.
The SRF Black™ cap of ribeye is the same rare and delectable steak served by prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. The cap of ribeye is also known as the deckle and ribeye cap, but regardless of its name, this is the same delicacy served by highly-rated restaurants around the world. The common way to obtain this rare cut is to slice it off the outside of a ribeye steak, however we remove the entire section, portion it and provide it direct to you.
A cut this desirable is available in limited quantities, so it might not be in stock at all times. Our master butchers carefully work toward to cut each cap of ribeye to a target weight of 20 ounces. This is a natural product and some size variation is possible. The actual weigh of the product you receive might be slightly smaller than the target weight. This also works the opposite way and your cap can exceed the average weight.
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™ and SRF Gold™ both score above USDA Prime.
SRF Black™ is rated a BMS of 6 to 8 with significantly more marbling than USDA Prime graded beef.
SRF Gold™ registers a BMS of 9 to 12 and contains the highest level of marbling we offer.
The cap of ribeye is the outer muscle of the beef ribeye roll, the subprimal where ribeye steaks and prime rib are sourced. This is located in the rib primal which covers ribs six through twelve and is between the chuck and loin primals. The specific muscle that make up this cut is the spinalis dorsi.
The cap of ribeye has many names, but one of the more expressive terms is “butcher’s butter.”
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.
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