The SRF Black Label™ outside skirt steak is another “butcher’s cut” that historically was passed over for more fancy steaks. It's the perfect cut for carne asada.
Our SRF Black Label™ outside skirt steak is sourced from American Wagyu beef for a wealth of rich marbling that bastes itself with flavor when cooked. The finished steak has unbelievable beefiness and is extremely juicy.
The outside skirt steak has a coarse, distinct grain. It is important to cut against the grain for tenderness. The skirt steak is a perfect candidate for marinades. This is a classic cut for carne asada and fajitas. One taste and this butcher’s secret will become a staple for grilling or cast iron cooking at your house.
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.
Skirt steak can be found in the plate primal. There are actually two skirt steaks, and although they look similar, they are different in several key ways.
The inside skirt is the transversus abdominus muscle and is named for its location inside the body cavity. The outside skirt is the diaphragm muscle and is full of flavor because it is constantly in motion.
The outside skirt is more desirable because it is more tender than the inside muscle. The outside skirt has a very pronounced, coarse grain that runs across the narrow portion of the cut. It is very important to cut this steak against the grain to maximize its tenderness.
The skirt steak was the original cut for fajitas. The word fajitas translates to “little skirts” or “little bands” and is derived from the way skirt steak looks. As fajitas, and skirt steak, grew in popularity restaurants started using other beef cuts for this popular dish
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?
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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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