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Costco Members: 12-lb A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 12-lb A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Xuan_Z for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Imported From the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan
  • Certificate of Authenticity Included
  • Ships UPS Next Day Air (Included)
  • Ships Uncooked & Frozen

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 12-lb A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Xuan_Z for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Imported From the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan
  • Certificate of Authenticity Included
  • Ships UPS Next Day Air (Included)
  • Ships Uncooked & Frozen

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Xuan_Z
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I don't think Costco people would tenderize steaks mechanically (simply add more labor cost). They usually cut their steaks fresh in bulk from vacuum-sealed whole pieces (usually gone within 1-2 days) while retail stores keep their steaks out on ice for much longer. Therefore Costco steaks appear to be tender and wet. As steak dries and protein/fat starts to degrade, the beefy flavor becomes more pronounced, like aging. I feel you probably will like ribeye cap a lot.
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Fact check: I was wrong. They do tenderize most single-cut steaks with blades.
eagleisawesome
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From what I recall, they do mechanically tenderize most of their steaks, unlikely for this though. I believe you can see it on the label as "Blade Tenderized".
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Actually, the richest people are most often the cheapest.

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Dec 01, 2023 03:40 AM
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Jay709Dec 01, 2023 03:40 AM
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Quote from JamesDeal21 :
I just got back from Japan a few weeks ago and the A5 was life changing. Anyone with experience with this specific steak from Costco can tell me if it's comparable? I'd hate it if the only way to experience A5 Wagyu was a 16 hour+ flight to Japan.
It's equivalent! Just make sure you have a really nice cast iron and heat it well so that it cook it fast with a little burnt tip to it!
Dec 01, 2023 04:02 AM
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beowulf7Dec 01, 2023 04:02 AM
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Does Costco put in a mini gold bar somewhere in there to justify the cost?
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Dec 01, 2023 04:10 AM
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nosxihmDec 01, 2023 04:10 AM
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I've not had this specifically, but A5 Wagyu tastes like butter that has beef bullion in it.
Dec 01, 2023 04:46 AM
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cattlet1Dec 01, 2023 04:46 AM
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Quote from Deal_Breaker2 :
Imo, the 11 pound strip for $799 is a better deal. It has less fat and has more of the meat texture.
Maybe a lot of gristle?
Dec 01, 2023 08:27 AM
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AmusedFruit5571Dec 01, 2023 08:27 AM
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I'm disabled and eat beans. Because I am poor. Thought I'd get email notifications to maybe save money on cheap canned goods. Mostly beans. Because I am poor. This was the first listed "personalized" item. I think "personalized" may be untrue.
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Dec 01, 2023 12:53 PM
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ELcheapo1Dec 01, 2023 12:53 PM
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i was speaking to a michelin star sous chef and he said wagyu is really only a thing in america, japan and australia. the rest of the world don't go crazy for it.
Dec 01, 2023 01:05 PM
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goldenpig823Dec 01, 2023 01:05 PM
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I always feel the pain if somebody cooked this steak to well done.
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Dec 01, 2023 01:15 PM
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AlexacontrolDec 01, 2023 01:15 PM
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Quote from Xuan_Z :
I don't think Costco people would tenderize steaks mechanically (simply add more labor cost). They usually cut their steaks fresh in bulk from vacuum-sealed whole pieces (usually gone within 1-2 days) while retail stores keep their steaks out on ice for much longer. Therefore Costco steaks appear to be tender and wet. As steak dries and protein/fat starts to degrade, the beefy flavor becomes more pronounced, like aging. I feel you probably will like ribeye cap a lot.
They do tenderize all sliced steaks. If you don't want tenderized you need to buy them whole.
Dec 01, 2023 03:06 PM
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CrucehDec 01, 2023 03:06 PM
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These aren't cut right? I would buy if it's cut but I have nothing to cut a whole one. If not I'll buy the strips. I had a5 in Kobe a few years ago and it was delicious.
Dec 01, 2023 03:29 PM
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CrucehDec 01, 2023 03:29 PM
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Quote from Jasnah :
I don't think you fully understand the demographics of those who hang out on slickdeals. I have been on this site for over 16 years. My net worth and household income has changed significantly over that time, for the btter... perhaps partially BECAUSE I hang out on slickdeals! While I won't bite (pun intended) on this deal, that doesn't mean I couldn't.

I am quite sure I am not the only one.
Yeah. I've been here since high school 2004 when my friend told me about this site. I'm in anesthesiology now.

Quote from SolarisEtone :
The best way to eat this is Japanese style, yakiniku on a small grill. Enjoy with Japanese rice (calrose) and between bites pickled mustard greens to help cut the fat.

Cut into several 1-1.5" x 2-2.5 bite sized pieces about 1/4" thick on a hot grill to quickly sear it while medium-medium/rare in the middle. Instantly cook each bite as you go.
Melt in your mouth delicious!
However being A5 and ribeye cut, this will be insanely rich.
I actually prefer slightly lower grades with less fat to bring back some meatiness texture.

Think of this as like a Jamon Iberico, small slices/portion at a sitting where you can appreciate the quality and have plenty more for later!
Man, don't say to eat this with Japanese rice and then tell people to buy medium grain calrose that originates from California. Japanese rice is short grain, which is what I buy and is delicious.
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Xuan_Z
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Dec 01, 2023 05:03 PM
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Quote from Alexacontrol :
They do tenderize all sliced steaks. If you don't want tenderized you need to buy them whole.
Didn't know it before. I went to Costco today and actually read the "blade tenderized" description.
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Dec 01, 2023 05:08 PM
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Xuan_Z
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Quote from Cruceh :
These aren't cut right? I would buy if it's cut but I have nothing to cut a whole one. If not I'll buy the strips. I had a5 in Kobe a few years ago and it was delicious.
whole piece. People cut it into steaks while frozen and vacuum seal each. It looks pretty trimmed so I would not expect much to go to waste. Strips and Ribeye at A5 taste about the same TBH, pure butter.
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Dec 01, 2023 05:15 PM
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Xuan_Z
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Dec 01, 2023 05:15 PM
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Quote from woodygg :
We never, EVER mentioned brisket... I did mention however that their tri-tip was pretty good. I would totally try their brisket, and intend to. It's packed much differently as well.
Costco has full packer USDA prime brisket in $3-5/lb range. Sometimes Prime/Choice beef short ribs and even back ribs. Can't beat the quality at that price. I've smoked a lot.
Dec 01, 2023 05:45 PM
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woodyggDec 01, 2023 05:45 PM
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Quote from lampstax :
I take offense to this as I bought this before and still have half of it in my freezer and I love slick deals.... šŸ˜„

That said I would trade what's in my freezer it for the same weight in Prime ribeye. Wagyu is not my cup of tea.
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Quote from Xuan_Z :
Costco has full packer USDA prime brisket in $3-5/lb range. Sometimes Prime/Choice beef short ribs and even back ribs. Can't beat the quality at that price. I've smoked a lot.
Yep. I've smoke the ribs there numerous times...
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For another 100, you can get the new 12mph Honda Motocompacto e-scooter. Yet another thing your wife would not appreciate but you want.
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