Our SRF Gold™ tenderloin steak is the ultimate filet mignon. SRF Gold™ steaks represent the highest level of marbling offered by Snake River Farms and these exemplify the difference between our grading levels.
SRF Gold™ filet mignon maintains the traditional beef flavor that American palates love and combines the tender, buttery essence of Japanese Wagyu beef. The filet mignon is the number one selling SRF Gold™ steak for good reason - it is the most buttery textured filet mignon available from Snake River Farms. This filet is so tender and juicy that it can be cut with a butter knife.
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.
Filet mignon is naturally tender and has a lower amount of marbling than steaks like ribeyes and New York strips. They are best prepared medium rare to medium.
Be sure to completely thaw your filet mignon before cooking.
Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. Keep a good quality thermometer on hand.
Rest your steak at least 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.
Slice steak against the grain – 90° to the direction of the muscle fibers. This makes for a more tender bite.
Finish your steak with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for a nice presentation and an appetizing salty crunch.
Filet mignon, or tenderloin steak, is obtained from the loin primal located under the ribs and next to the spine. Filets mignons are sourced from thepsoas major, a muscle that receives minimal use. Exercise makes a muscle tough, so the lack of physical activity makes the filet mignon a very tender steak.
This muscle has minimal marbling so it does not have the flavorful fat found in ribeyes or New York strips. Our American Wagyu tenderloin has a higher amount of marbling than USDA Prime grade tenderloin which makes for a more flavorful filet mignon.
The correct spelling for multiple steaks is filets mignons.
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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