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July 7th, 2022 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 10,449 times • 1 min read
Today, Crowd Cow is proud to offer a limited supply of Japanese A5 Wagyu from Japanâs most pristine, remote and untouched island -- Hokkaido Wagyu. To anyone who's been lucky enough to experience it, Hokkaido Wagyu represents the future of Wagyu in Japan. Cattle raised there enjoy superior grasses, unique ingredients such as locally-grown fermented pineapple and corn and abundant open space, leading to a more delicate mouthfeel and the...
December 6th, 2021 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 8,263 times • 2 min read
They say the way to a personâs heart is through their stomachs, and thatâs the exact sentiment weâre bringing into this holiday gift guide. Whether youâre shopping for family members, that hard-to-please friend or a colleague, you canât go wrong with delicious meat and seafood brought to you straight from the source. From authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu to wild-caught Alaskan seafood, weâve rounded up some of our bestsellers and giftable favorites...
November 18th, 2019 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 10,950 times • less than one min read
"Shokunin" is a Japanese word without a direct English translation. The closest is âcraftsmanâ or âmaster of oneâs professionâ, but these simplistic translations miss a deeper devotion and dedication â over many years â to reach a certain perfect command over oneâs area of obsession. To hear stories of how bullet trains in Japan operate with an average departure delay thatâs less than 18 seconds or that Japanâs pizzas might now be better than...
October 28th, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 10,865 times • less than one min read
October 31st is filled with lots of sweets and trick-or-treating candy â so why not try something savory featuring the very best craft meat! Assuming there are no zombies around, youâll be the life of the party when you bring these spooky snacks to your next Halloween get-together. Here are 4 frightfully fun dishes from Crowd Cow Ambassador Sarah Chhum (@sbgoodeats) to inspire your culinary creativity. 1. Guests will be goblinâ up these...
February 12th, 2019 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 42,924 times • 2 min read
A5 Wagyu beef fat, when melted, is a clear oil, packed with heart-healthy oleic acid. By making this A5 Wagyu tallow at home and sharing it with your friends and family, your ordinary home cook status will instantly sky rocket to magical wizard hero chef status. Add a little to a pan, scramble in a couple of eggs with a pinch of salt and you're likely to blow people's minds. It's that good. By carefully cutting the exterior fat off of your...
September 4th, 2018 by Caitlin Postal • Read 50,260 times • 2 min read
Raw Wagyu from Pacific Rogue Cattle Company So what's the deal with Wagyu? The word itself means "Japanese cow" and is the name given to cattle breeds developed in Japan. There are four breeds of Japanese cattle that can be called Wagyu, but the Kuroge-washu breed, or Japanese Black, stands apart for its genetic predisposition to create finely grained marbling. The Kuroge-washu breed comprises 90% of cattle in Japan. Other than its...
August 7th, 2018 by Caitlin Postal • Read 111,485 times • 3 min read
If you've been with Crowd Cow for a while (and even if you haven't), you've probably seen us refer to "well-marbled" meat. But what is marbling and why does it matter? What is marbling? Well, marbling refers to the white flecks of intramuscular fat in each cut of meat. Marbling adds a lot of flavor and can be one indicator of how good the beef is. It impacts the tenderness, moistness, and overall flavor and has become one of the most...
November 13th, 2015 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 10,142 times • less than one min read
Despite roasting a whole cow in Japan on my 20th birthday, working on a farm in Hokkaido and being a fan of Japanese cuisine, the term "Wagyu" just wasn't something I had spent much time thinking about. It means "Japanese cow" and has become synonymous with high quality beef, that much I knew. But why does it have such a stellar reputation? What are the different kinds of Wagyu? What's the difference between Wagyu in the states vs the Wagyu in...
