The SRF Black™ Porterhouse is the ultimate steak featuring both a savory New York strip and a tender filet mignon. It is distinguished from our T-bone by both its overall size and a larger filet mignon. This generous and hefty cut is large enough to share.
The SRF Black™ Porterhouse stands above other steaks with the same name. American Wagyu beef imbues each steak with rich, fine marbling for a buttery texture and deep beef flavor. Each porterhouse has a tender filet mignon and a robust New York strip separated by a T-shaped bone. The large filet side makes this a porterhouse, instead of a T-bone steak. Grilling or broiling are excellent methods to prepare this American Wagyu steak. The filet side is naturally lean, so position it away from the heat source to cook both sides of the porterhouse evenly. The target weight for each steak is 2 pounds, making this an unforgettable meal for 2 or more steak lovers.
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.
Porterhouse steaks are unique since they contain two different steaks that cook at different rates.. The reverse sear method helps keep both sides cook evenly.
Be sure to completely thaw your steak 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 at 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.
The Porterhouse is cut from the short loin, a smaller portion of the loin primal. The larger side of the steak is thelongissimus dorsimuscle, the source of the New York strip. A t-shaped bone divides the steak and the smaller side of the steak is thepsoas major, a muscle that receives minimal use and is the most tender of all beef cuts.
The Porterhouse and t-bone are both cut from the short loin. A Porterhouse must have a section of tenderloin at least 1.5 inches wide. Any smaller and it’s a t-bone.
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.