How to make A5 Wagyu Tallow

Wagyu steaks are a luxurious and indulgent food that need to be savored and enjoyed for as long as possible. One of the best ways to enjoy your A5 wagyu beef is to remove the fat from the edges and use it to make a tallow. This will add something unique and sophisticated to a variety of other dishes.

What Makes A5 Wagyu Fat so Good?

The fat that comes from A5 wagyu beef is not only packed full of flavor, but it also contains oleic acid. When this fat is melted, it becomes a clear oil that can be used for cooking a wide range of delicious dishes. It can even be used to add something extra and flavorful to small dishes such as eggs. Here are the steps that need to be taken to make A5 wagyu tallow:

Step 1: Remove the Fat

The outer edge of the A5 wagyu steak should have a layer of fat. This should be carefully removed before cooking the steak. This A5 wagyu interview video shows clips of this process around the 2:25 mark. Depending on the size of the steak or if there is more than one, it may be possible to render ¼ to ½ cup of tallow.

If there isn't enough fat to render, it's possible to place the trimmed fat into a freezer-safe container and freeze it until there is enough.

Step 2: Chop Up the Fat

After the fat has been removed from the outer edges of the A5 wagyu, chop it into smaller pieces.

Step 3: Place the Pieces in a Pan

The best pan to place the fat pieces in are a dry cast iron pan or a dry stainless-steel pan. Next, of course, place the pan on the stovetop.

Step 4: Heat on the Lowest Setting

One of the traits that sets wagyu beef apart from other meats on the market is that its fat has a low melting point. In fact, it is so low that a person's body heat can melt it, which means these steaks will literally melt in their mouth while they are eating it.

As such, when rendering tallow, turn on the stovetop to the lowest heat setting possible to ensure that the fat doesn't get burned or scorched. The fat will then need to sit for 30 to 40 minutes until it becomes a liquid.

Step 5: Pour the Fat into a Storage Container

Once the fat has turned into a liquid, turn off the heat and pour it into a storage container. If there are any bits of fat that didn't render, these can be discarded.

Some of the best containers for storing rendered fat include glass, ceramic or metal jars. Plastic is not recommended, as the heat from the fat can melt the container. After securing the lid, the A5 wagyu tallow can be stored on a kitchen shelf and used in a variety of different recipes.

Finding A5 Wagyu Steaks

When it comes to making A5 wagyu tallow, the first thing a person will need is A5 wagyu steaks. At The Wagyu Shop, we have exactly what many are looking for.