Cheap Wagyu vs Expensive Grassfed… Is there such thing as too much marbling?

Comparing grassfed beef to wagyu A5 is like comparing a Honda to a Ferrari… But what if I told you we could level the playing field? Today these two types of beef go head to head, and we answer this question once and for all!
Shout out to @alpinebutcher for the wagyu!
Comment your jerky flavor recommendations below! And if you want to try MaxJerky, you can check it out here: www.maxjerky.com
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[@SousVideEverything]

That shout out 😏

[@ChodeMaster]

dildo

[@panzerdash]

I know you thought that shout out was good, but watch this...

[@gagenerreb3702]

Hahahah

[@coltonpainter6446]

I was sad to not see the big flame thrower tho 😏

[@Mini_Wags]

Panz you think that’s good look at me✌️

[@GenericProtagonist]

Max's production and video quality have really only gone up. Totally worth it to stay up late for this banger

[@ukaryd]

You know what is funny his editor saved him XD

[@alish2alish]

For some it becomes "stay up early" 😅

[@CloudfeatherRusticWorks]

The audio is so good, you can hear his teeth clicking when he bites his fork. Lol

[@JEBaganha]

Jerky flavor ideas 1. Lemon pepper 2. Tender teriyaki 3. chili lime 4. Cajuan or Portugues chicken 5. Subtle spice 6. Worcestershire and or soy sauce 7. Garlic parm 8. Italian dressing, honey mustard and Goya Sazon. 9. Thai chili, green onion and garlic. 10. Sweet and Sour 11. Spicy habanero 12. Sweet chili 🌶️ (I will update with future ideas.)

[@kellensmith4473]

is there a hickory smoked flavor?

[@JEBaganha]

How dare you suggest using anything but apple wood. 😡 Just joking btw, don’t come after me

[@knndyskful]

👏 bravo 👍

[@bijeshshrestha2450]

snail jerky Low and slow

[@JEBaganha]

@@bijeshshrestha2450 lol 😂

[@notanotable]

13:01 This small edit with the sudden vsauce music playing for literally half a second got me rolling. Genius lmao

[@samgaray9910]

Definitely flavors you need for Jerky. Honey Dijon cowboy butter. Chilli lime Margarita. Pineapple Ginger Teriyaki. Smoked pineapple habanero.

[@jamescassar5348]

Oddly specific. Why? How? When?

[@mtboy33]

Smoked pineapple habenero would be dank!

[@georgigeorgiev3769]

When u say the best flavours

[@dean5224]

Pineapple ginger teriyaki sounds great. I would buy that

[@geuros]

I already had habanero lime and it was fantastic, but habanero itself is not a tasty pepper, Scotch Bonnet is roughly just as strong but tastes wonderful

[@Zebercettin]

Max’s average steak looks better than my best steak 😭

[@user-xk3en1tj2e]

It more looks like his below average steak)

[@DubsTC100]

They don’t call him Max Meat Guy for no reason

[@GdotSavoOfficial]

He make steak fo a living bro das how it's supposed to be😂

[@noth7ing]

Who asked

[@Zebercettin]

@@noth7ing wooosh

[@baiken17]

Hey Max. I recommend "Beef Tapa" flavor. It's a common Filipino breakfast. Beef is marinated in soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, brown sugar, and calamansi (Philippine lime). It's sweet, salty, savory, and tangy at the same time. 😊

[@megalord2141]

This sounds so good

[@spacemans4060]

This should win

[@duncanharris3952]

Fun video. Your last one on how to cook ribs guided me through my first set of beef ribs! Really helped with the intimidation factor

[@mikejackson2228]

Thai inspired jerky. My sister-in-law is Thai and I used her most common savory ingredients and garlic and green onion. Made it all the time when I was a butcher. Any scrap that wasn't ground was jerky-ed.

[@jeffsmith2304]

Jerky Flavors for max :) - Garlic Parmesan - Lemon pepper - Coriander/cumin (curry flavor) - Rosemary thyme - Louisiana Cajun - Sichuan peppercorn - Cilantro lime - Caramelized onion - Smoked cheese - Greek/Indian yogut sauce marinaded - teriyaki - Peking duck fat aged jerky? - Worcestershire and soy sauce

[@davewilliams3654]

He's already got a sichuan chilli crisp.... But i love your ideas and would defo eat them all (to myself, in one sitting 😆)

[@jeffsmith2304]

@@davewilliams3654 Lol yeah, maybe a beef version of that would be fire.

[@davewilliams3654]

@@jeffsmith2304 ah yeah forgot that flavour was chicken...i said if chicken, why not duck? Then do a hoi sin flavour!

[@davewilliams3654]

Or peking as you also said 😂

[@alpinebutcher]

Just amazing Max! Especially Loved this one!

[@hunterdemay7378]

I think flavors from a traditional Birria would be awesome in a jerky. 2 or 3 different kinds of chiles for smoky spice, plus the cumin and herbs would all come through really well. Most of the ingredients are pretty inexpensive and good for large scale batches.

[@ryanturner8577]

One of my favorite flavor profiles that I think would be amazing for jerky is a coffee black pepper. Think coffee, black pepper, paprika, garlic, chili pepper, dehydrated mushroom, cocao powder, a little cane sugar, onion etc. It's unbelievable with steak.

[@EricJh21690]

I'm interested in trying this minus the mushroom lol

[@ryanturner8577]

@@EricJh21690 Yea that’s just for a bit of umami like flavor. Not necessary though haha.

[@tagliafico385]

You are my favorite barbecuing KZbinr of all time. You should call yourself the steak scientist. 😂

[@davewilliams3654]

And guga would be the Steak alchemist 😂

[@zzzzzz69]

Steak Science is a good channel name

[@HillsPatrolTD42]

You need to get out more. This clown believes cattle and bison are completely different types of meat...

[@doggoandyeet1608]

​@@davewilliams3654dry aging wagyu a5 picahna in drain cleaner

[@coolol1659]

Max's video quality is just much better than before. Also i think sweet-chill flavor for jerky would be good.

[@DROutdoors18]

Just found your channel. Really enjoy your stuff. Interesting and informative. Thanks

[@cheese8101]

You should make a lemon pepper shredded chicken jerky 🤤

[@croissantboy1623]

For the jerky question; I think a sassafras flavor (the same root used in root beer) used for an intensely sweet and savory jerky would be an amazing pick, especially mixed with some kind of heat. So I propose Sassafras Shishito Jerky, both for the catchy name and for the unique taste it would bring.

[@d.breezy]

Max, I’ve been searching all over KZbin for videos on A5 top round reviews and because of this video my search is over! Thank you!

[@not_toste8920]

thx for all the great content really helps me stay motivated for my goal to become a chef one day keep up the great work :D

[@El_Camdino]

Would love to see a Applewood low and slow jerky flavor

[@BasketballButBETTER]

I’ve never tried beef jerky but I heard yours is very good! A recommendation for flavours is maybe something like a honey-soy type or similar. Love your videos Max

[@will1987knights]

I’d love a wasabi flavoured jerky! That’d be awesome! And congrats max on your first 100%!! It’s nice to see after all these years lol

[@augieh3924]

Great video, gave me some good advice and ideas

[@rezpel7425]

You should make a Thai Basil and Coconut jerky: An Asian flair with sweet coconut and aromatic basil.

[@thetntgirlanimation]

*You've been chosen*

[@Jake_431]

Spicy Mexican would hit dif

[@jasonellis7856]

An aged balsamic caramelized onion jerky for me, and as an Ozzy very disappointed the grass fed one didn't rate higher. Another one for you to try if you can find it is an older retired dairy cow, some of our farmers have been selling them for better returns on the time invested, and I have to say that the taste is amazing.

[@iweigh34stone]

as an aussie, I personally prefer grass-fed over wagyu. the beefiness you can find on some cuts is unmatched.

[@dwf17]

So glad I came across this video. I could live on some good jerky! I’ll definitely be trying some Max Jerky.

[@obsidianwaterfall5380]

For the jerkey you should use a combination of chili crisps, Japanese barbeque sauce and sesame oil

[@MichaelSacamos]

To everyone who sees this comment, keep pushing in life and never give up. Can't wait to see you successful one day and May God bless you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kagic5251]

Thank you

[@farmenheimer]

Dude… love your stuff, but this was on a different level! Cheers! 🍻

[@Sleepybear_lara]

Probably the most entertaining video I’ve seen in a while, loved eating and watching this. Also I think a beef jerky flavour could be a Texan style flavour, spicy and flavourful

[@MrNeelmatt]

I think a garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro flavored jerky would be incredible!

[@pranckstyr]

Great video Max! Always gotta watch them AFTER I’ve eaten or else I’d be craving steaks all day🥴 I’d like to see you develop a Mango Habanero or a Honey Sriracha Max Jerky. Something flavorful with a kick. Thanks for the video and cheers to your continued success!

[@BrooklyKnight]

Honestly... I really just wanna see someone make a jerk style jerky. Like... it's in the name! I mean typically jerk chicken is the go-to but a jerk beef jerky might be interesting too. Just gotta make sure you use the right wood and seasonings to get that flavor. I think you'd make it legendary!

[@walloutlet5685]

Not exactly a flavor reccomendation but I think you should try making crispy jerky/ beef chips, as I love the crunch combined with how it melts in your mouth as well as how diffrent flavors blend together depending on what you season it with.

[@javiercaraballo1665]

i'm surprised how you left the sous vide one for 24h and it wasn't completely over cooked, everything looked great, you should get a sujihiki knife to slice the beef, easier and way cooler lol

[@lucasdrummingdrums6948]

Hey Max, I wanted to make a recommendation to add a wasabi jerky, because I think it would have such a good kick and taste perfect! Love your channel btw!

[@SwaggyCLeB]

A blueberry-scotch bonnet jerky would be insane. Especially if it was a lamb jerky. The natural sweetness of the blueberries and the lamb or a high quality beef and would pair amazingly with the fruity sweetness and heat of a scotch bonnet. Another one would be a straight up general tso's chicken jerky. Simple but super palatable to everyone. But using blood orange and adding szechuan pepper for a little numbness and a pleasant surpise 🤘

[@archergyre6511]

Any jerky you make will be amazing. I think a nice take on a wellington in jerky form would be dope to have!🎉

[@johnsmith-sv1vr]

Excellent video as always Max. I find your story inspiring. As far as the jerkey flavor, I think garlic jalapeño sounds fantastic. Bulgogi would be great too. 👍

[@Moji_4922]

For jerky flavors, 2 things came to mind. First could be a chicken teriyaki style flavour, since it’s savory/sweet. Then, I thought that maybe a jerky made with a Mexican/latin american flavour would also taste good.

[@Gamekilleryt69]

That would taste amazing

[@MarjieAnn]

Happy Birthday, Max!!!

[@harleypk9476]

Love the video Max! A few flavour ideas for the Jerky. Jalapeno and sweet Orange Cherry Chipotle 💥🔥😍

[@watery7288]

Max may not be a UPS driver, but damn does he deliver for a living

[@Last_Chance.]

Meh.....

[@BMGaming101]

BACON JERKY

[@pandacitis7763]

That smoked cut looked amazing. Some Jerky flavor ideas: Bulgogi (Beef of course) Honey Gochujang (Beef or chicken) Salt + Pepper + Sesame oil (Pork) Wasabi Soy Ginger (Salmon maybe?) Carolina Mustard BBQ (Carolina Gold) We have a Korean style rib where we cover pork ribs with aged (sour) kimchi and make sure to put plenty of the brine in the roast pan. The pork juices does some amazing stuff to the flavor of the kimchi and the kimchi works some magic to the pork. I'd love to see someone pull that off with jerky, but it may be difficult for the cost of production.

[@J_Lan93]

Flavor you need to try, I would LOVE to see a honey mustard! And if you're feeling rather experimental, try something tropical? like smoked pineapple mango or something? Love the videos man. keep up the great work and happy birthday!

[@lordtraxx4217]

Dick cheese has always been my favorite jerky. But you could call it duck cheese for political correctness

[@samuelmally8491]

masala chicken, i liked my own comment

[@Jimmybobobjunior]

Why

[@aidankammerman2230]

You kill it bro!!

[@lumineinfinitussilverkagat8094]

Blood orange and ginger jerky is the first thing that comes to mind for a unique flavor. Also smoked wagyu sounds so good right now.

[@OscarInKC6611]

I think a Tiger cry flavor would be incredible for jerky. The combo of the slightly sweet marinade with the heat and funk from the spicy bird's eye chili, lime juice, and fish sauce (Nam Jim Jaew) could only make it a fantastic tasting experience and no doubt, a huge seller.

[@jaaycee_]

Newest and best flavour would for sure be teriyaki- on another note, thanks so much for making these videos, I really enjoy them and only wish you the best for your future❤

[@jamestaylor3805]

Max jerky flavour suggestion, maple and scotch bonnet peppers with a pinch of all spice. This flavour came about using left over peppers from jarring up some jerk marinade.

[@christianseymour1390]

i love the trick with the spin he does with the black pepper

[@krisrobitzsch]

This is really good to know. Thanks

[@jamesdevilliers]

Jerky Flavour idea from South Africa Durban Curry style. Ginger, Garlic, Masala Curry and Coriander(we use these on our Biltong often). Usually for lamb and chicken, but beef will work just fine with it

[@shura4916]

It's up to preference. When I lived in Japan, I got tired of wagyu just cause it started to feel like I was eating beef bacon. I started buying Australian grassfed steaks after that for more chewiness and less grease.

[@dukeljk2191]

Did you get a box of tampons with it?

[@kaziniloyhasan4591]

Watching this video made me realize how much better Guga's videos are. The editing is on another level.

[@MaxtheMeatGuy]

Thanks

[@corndogboy1232]

You should do a seasonal flavor like I’m thinking like a cranberry and turkey. love your videos by the way

[@TYREKEfriedchicken]

Lowkey i want do see a gravy flavored max jerky

[@bennettkrubakar4412]

Jerky Flavor Ideas: Sriracha Lime: A spicy and tangy combination with the heat of sriracha and the zing of lime. Teriyaki Pineapple: Sweet and savory, with the tropical twist of pineapple and the umami of teriyaki sauce. Coffee Chili: A bold mix of coffee grounds and chili spices for a smoky, caffeinated kick. Honey Mustard: A blend of honey and mustard for a sweet and tangy jerky. Garlic Parmesan: Infuse your jerky with the rich flavors of garlic and parmesan cheese. (I would personally like this one) Asian Fusion: Combine soy sauce, ginger, and sesame for an Asian-inspired jerky. Smoked Applewood: Achieve a smoky, woodsy flavor reminiscent of applewood smoke. (This could be ur signature one) Caribbean Jerk: Incorporate jerk seasoning, including spices like allspice, cinnamon, and scotch bonnet peppers for a spicy, tropical twist. Ranch Dill: A creamy ranch dressing mixed with the freshness of dill for a unique flavor profile. Cajun Spice: Create a spicy jerky using Cajun seasoning with paprika, cayenne pepper, and other aromatic spices. Lemon Pepper: Infuse your jerky with the zesty brightness of lemon and the warmth of black pepper. Pesto Basil: Combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil for a pesto-inspired jerky. Korean BBQ: Marinate the meat in a sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar for a sweet and savory jerky with a hint of spice. (This one should be a must have) Mexican Street Corn: Capture the essence of elote with flavors like chili powder, lime, and cotija cheese. Balsamic Rosemary: A sophisticated blend of balsamic vinegar and rosemary for a slightly sweet, herbaceous jerky. Tandoori Spice: Use tandoori spice mix, yogurt, and lemon juice to create a flavorful Indian-inspired jerky. (This would be soooo good) Green Chile Salsa: Incorporate roasted green chilies and tomatoes for a Southwestern twist. Mediterranean Herb: Blend Mediterranean herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary with olive oil for a savory jerky.

[@EricJh21690]

Wait Alpine Butcher in Lowell, MA?? If so that's awesome...I go there they got some good stuff lol

[@MessiahGray]

Jerky Flavor Suggestions: - Black Garlic Jerky - Mongolian Sauce Jerky - Apple Jerky - Pa-Lo Jerky - Seaweed Jerky - Thai Spices Jerky

[@bobdonda]

Really enjoyed the video but I wish you would have ranked them or gone into more detail about the differences between them

[@sydlod]

Ghost pepper (very light!) with a sweet fruit forward and sight bit of salt crunch.

[@jenniferhebert3349]

@maxthemeatguy you should make wagyu a5 jerky flavor

[@nickcharalambous6189]

Can you please make a ancho Chile and garlic beef jerky🙏🏼 the combo would be off the chart

[@MarcoFD]

im also curious how lower wagyu grades compare to choice or prime cuts, its always about that a5 but i reckon a3 and a4 can still be better than some prime cuts.

[@DonovanAenslaed]

I can confirm that is the way you break the ice between cultures. It happened to me with a group of Indian workers. In no time, I was a regular guest at their table, enjoying their amazing dishes!

[@kjsprengel]

Pineapple ginger teriyaki jerky, flavors would work wonderfully together, especially with jerky that holds flavor very well, you would be able to really capture every flavor

[@abdulrahmanalrajeh2939]

for jerky ideas : 1-mangolian beef flavor 2-sweet and spicy with orange hint 3-smoked mashroom 4-parmigiano reggiano (italian profile) 5- beef shawrma (tahini marination) 4-

[@drakrtar]

First thanks as always between you and Gugu I am hungry often lol But for Flavors why not the classic black peppered? Or I've seen bacon jerky some applewood smoked bacon jerky would be great as well!

[@sourjyaguha]

Just back from Vermont - Maple, spiced chilli

[@elchongaming6542]

Bro you should do gugas rub flavord jerkey 🤯

[@squirrelsarecool7607]

Honey lemon basil would be a great flavor for any jerky in my opinion, especially if you start doing lamb jerky.

[@mr.whacky7649]

You should do flavors of 1. Garlic butter 2. Mango habanero 3. Wagyu 4. Maple jalapeño. 5. Sweet apple

[@jakeyounan2980]

You should try to do a carne asada flavor for the jerky if you haven’t yet. I bet it’d be delicious!

[@pen15dragon13]

max i would love a karaaga chicken flavored jerky ya know the whole garlic/ginger marinade omg would be soooooo yummy

[@54trentgaming28]

You should try and do a candy jerky if possible. Happy birthday also ❤

[@Mortezam5]

I wish I could try it I ordered for Toronto Canada but couldn’t be delivered do to some delivery overseas problems hopefully it will be fixed soon and I can try your max jerky

[@VecessTV]

You should try a cowboy butter type jerky. Basically all the same ingredients in a cowboy butter but into a jerky!!

[@fusionpoet]

How about St.Louis bbq rib jerky, a Memphis rub beef jerky or a Carolina style jerky?

[@Doomslayer26]

Top flavor recommendations: Caribbean Jerk Sweet Bourbon BBQ Sweet & Spicy Polynesion (Shout-out to Chick-fil-a) Lemon Pepper Mango Habenero Cajun Spice

[@ryane53]

You should do a "pecan praline sriracha" flavored jerky! The nutty sweetness of the pecan praline being undercut yet balanced out by sriracha... *insert Phillip J. Fry's "Take my Money" gif*. I hope you have a great birthday!

[@h1ghpower]

My recommendation would be …jerky apple sirup and cinamon flavour with a bourbon kick to it…yummyy❤

[@scottrichards1934]

So good when you throw the 2 smaller pieces😂

[@tylergroom7869]

Jerky flavors: New Mexico Hatch Chile, Cherry Jalapeño, Wisconsin summer sausage

[@RAD6150]

I made some a5 bms 12 Miyazaki ribeyes and I didn't enjoy it... it was basically beef butter. I found the American wagyu hybrids more pleasant to eat. I tried grass/grass, grass/grain, grass/carrot, and grain/grain... four of us tried them in blind tasting and the grain/grain and grass/grain were the top two...

[@natoskull2]

I like the texas BBQ jerky and it's my favorite flavor, please send it Max! 🙏

[@toddh4617]

Flavors for jerkey: -Butter, thyme and garlic like the steaks -Mild Buffalo with sea salt -Valentina hot sauce with Tajin seasoning

[@VecessTV]

Also jalapeño flavored jerky sounds amazing, maybe like a jalapeño bacon variant?

[@son8I7]

They all look amazing

[@ManOf1ThousandHats]

A local Chinese restaurant here near San Antonio TX (Golden Dragon in Hondo, the best Chinese around)makes a Sesame beef entree, if you could make a sesame beef jerky that would be phenomenal. I have seen it other places so I am not saying it is unique, but it isn't common.

[@gs6810]

That wagyu top round looks like it would be great in a smoker. Kinda like a brisket.

[@turtlesenpai6661]

My flavor ideas for max jerky- -Smoked chili mango -Caramelized onion -A flavor based around garam masala

[@SmazingVLOGS]

Citrus basil jerky would go crazyyyyy. Soy sauce, basil, lemon, lime, and orange essential oils would be the chefs kiss

[@jonathankleitman1470]

Filipino beef tapa flavor. My family marinates the beef in soy sauce, coconut vinegar, crushed garlic, black pepper and a little bit of sugar.

[@declanwilliams9875]

Chilli and garlic jerky would be amazing. Or even if you can do wagyu jerky 🤤🤤

[@YellinMelinOFCL]

Recommending ghost pepper indian style cajun Honey Cayenne and maybe like a rum glazed jerky