Ideas in Food’s Wagyu Steak Project

By Food & Wine
Updated June 16, 2016
Photo © Jason Varney
The Ideas in Food lab reveals an amazing method for flavoring full-Wagyu steaks: vacuum-packing them along with flavorful marinades.
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Prep the Marrow Puree

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Roast split marrow bones and onions in a blazing-hot wood-fired oven.

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Make Two Marinades

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Create two different marinades for the steaks: Marrow and onions with Chartreuse essence, and St. Albray cheese butter.

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Wrap the Steaks

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So the steaks' texture isn't affected, bundle them in cheesecloth before applying the marinades.

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Vacuum-Pack the Meat

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Seal the steaks in airtight plastic to help the marinade penetrate the meat.

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Unwrap the Steaks

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After several days, remove the cheesecloth. Pat the steaks dry, then season with salt before wood-roasting.

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Plate the Dish

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Add a final garnish of more roasted marrow and onions.

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