The Most Insane American Wagyu Steak I've Ever Cooked | Kenji's Cooking Show

Even if you generally order steaks rare or medium rare, if you are lucky enough to get one that is extra fatty like this, try cooking it medium. This lets the fat render and really melt into the meat, making it extra succulent.
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[@NeilGirdhar]

14:00 I'm just curious, but what would happen if you added gelatin to store-bought stock? I do make my own stock, but I'm curious if it's really worth it in the modern world of easily-purchased gelatin. I think Adam Ragusea said something like that in one of his videos: do we need to boil bones in the modern world?

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

I’ve written very extensively about using gelatin in store bought stock for years over on Serious Eats as well as in my book. I do it frequently. It works for stews and pan sauces and such but it does not work for a very big reduction like this because there’s too much salt and not enough good flavor to concentrate it down.

[@aggad16]

@@JKenjiLopezAltwould love to see you discuss with Adam because he claims it works

[@matthewclark5879]

@@aggad16 as I wrote below, I’m perfectly happy with Adam’s being left out of Kenji’s content. He’s a contrarian who actively opposes the ethos of finding the best way of cooking things. Adam is practical to a fault and has little interest in perfecting food through science. His overly simplistic approach is exceeded only by his cynicism.

[@675Films]

They're both studs, different approaches, I'm glad they're both out there making food @@matthewclark5879

[@aggad16]

@@matthewclark5879 interesting opinion, I can see that. I personally think there’s nothing wrong with the more practical approach to cooking because that’s his main focus as a home cook.

[@shanzo4134]

You know it's good when Kenji literally can't get through his outro without stopping after every word to take another bite.

[@TrueHikingViking]

Haha I've never seen him so engrossed during a tasting. Man that must have been good

[@BenLymanO_o]

His dogs didn't get a sample of this one

[@ThatDonovanKid]

Exactly what I was thinking when I looked to the comments and saw yours 😂

[@djtinxo]

sounded as he was reaching climax

[@pizzatime9565]

Almost finished the whole plate by the time he finished his outro

[@azteclady]

"This is...This is good" Perfect to indicate just how good it is.

[@PresidentBarackbar]

8:40 Kenji made this amazing looking steak a mere 34 years after the release of Belgian techno anthem Pump Up the Jam

[@cptobvius]

This is Kenji on earth! Also when he paused after saying pump up I out loud said “the jam” was was pleased when he did the same right after.

[@DjsetMF]

After the second bite and he didn’t really say anything I knew it was incredible. I’ve been there, not being able to stop eating or even give feedback. Happy for you, Kenji.

[@RealTipProductions]

when i tell my friends to cook wagyu medium because of the fat content they think I'm an unrefined barbarian. I'm glad Kenji could clear that up for them :)

[@MeandMonkeyLP]

Hell, cook that stuff well done, presumably, you paid for it.

[@tobiasb6892]

Well I think Kenji underestimated how much the carry over cooking would go. The spinalis looks about medium well to well and the longissimus around medium well to me.

[@peach-tea]

@@tobiasb6892 bare in mind outdoor lighting neutralises the pink colour a fair amount

[@cdub42]

The point is that high fat foods are better more done than less, to a point. Something like A5 or even high quality American or Australian wagyu is not only incredible, but actively better at medium, maybe even medium well. All these images of Europeans cooking high fat ribeyes to 110 because it puts hair on your chest are just morons. Fat is the most delicious shit there is, but it has to melt/render. Medium rare wagyu is a waste.

[@online247365]

First bite: “Holy cow!" 👼🏻🐄 When the steak is so good your brain automatically lets out a pun! 😂

[@cashtwonine]

LMAO I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out!

[@kirstenlewis1970]

I cracked up when he said that! It seemed completely spontaneous!

[@KAR1492]

I don't think I've ever heard Kenji react to eating his own food like this before, that must of been good.

[@whatisboom]

you've never had a well cooked waygu before huh?

[@chrisschoenthal3725]

Anyone else TERRIFIED when Kenji moved that amazing steak with just a knife and fork?! What a pro! Steak looks delicious too

[@Samael767]

I audibly hissed in fear. But I knew I should have trusted Kenji 😂

[@IanRed]

That's not a knife, that's a spoon. 10:55. But yes, I got a little nervous.

[@chrisschoenthal3725]

@@IanRed kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5SoYZR3nceJfMU

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

mate if i ever were to make such a fire of a steak and it falls, I would just pick it up, wipe It down with some napkin paper and continue to feast

[@richardparadox163]

I really enjoyed today’s episode of Kenji cooks a $200 restaurant meal on his patio. Edit: To clarify, this is a *joke*. I enjoyed the video, like I enjoy all of Kenji’s other content. Seeing the final presentation I couldn’t help but think how much something like that would cost at a fine restaurant, and found the idea of someone casually cooking it in their backyard (that someone being a professional chef) humorous.

[@Daphoid]

Hey, save up a bit at a time and you can buy the steak as a treat :).

[@blzt3206]

A regular ribeye that size would cost me 80-100 alone, no idea how much a wagyu would be. And I’m in beef country (AB)

[@richardparadox163]

@@blzt3206 Oh yeah, I know. I meant $200 for the plate he made. $600 for the whole steak.

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

okay fuck that

[@bigVC25]

Agree.. and, i feel like the usual Kenji recipe is super feasible and informative. Feels unjust to knock him for going all out once in a while

[@kevinb5436]

never seen Kenji so amazed with his food before. i’ll be making this.

[@MattXShaver]

I love that you couldn't stop eating it to talk at the end 😂

[@jennaolson7651]

Thank you for always explaining the cuts of meat that you cook. I’m a professional cook but most viewers may not be, and it’s very helpful to hear the behind the scenes talk and the what and why

[@opusgazelle]

Dear Kenji, you’re such a brilliant and unique talent and a special teacher. This is one of my favourite of your many, many fantastic videos. We all learn a lot from you. Keep on rocking in the free world. Love

[@stephennetu]

I've never seen you so enamored with a dish as to not even be able to finish the outro. Well done, chef! Immaculate work!

[@tresefrankovich7625]

I always learn so much when you post a vid! Glad you had a "break" but also happy to see you're back!

[@Knux02]

Kenji, you are such an incredible pro! Whatever you do, you always do it to perfection and really all your experience shows. That meat looked INCREDIBLE! I love how you also always sprinkle some information and tibits in between! Thanks for another amazing video

[@nicholasdegrandpre339]

I cook so many things that are NOT pizza in my ooni. I love seeing Kenji do it too. Hey Kenji! If you have the connections I've been working on plans for a carbon steel pizza peel. Or a flat skillet with a long handle. Call it what you will.

[@thebellyslap]

If there's one thing this man needs, it's counter space! Next to the ooni, at the kitchen. This man deserves more surface area.

[@TreeFullz]

So appreciative of all the extra dialogue as you're going along. You seem to answer my questions as they pop into my head. I know I'm not alone on that

[@Jonpoo1]

Yeah love this. Even if it’s stuff we’ve heard before I’m here for the science lesson.

[@WSB732]

love watching you cook chef!

[@MrAqr2598]

BTW in Japanese, marbled meat is called " _shimo-furi-niku_ "(霜降り肉), which literally translates to "meat covered with frost".

[@alwaysbrightandmerry]

love you kenji so glad your back at it!

[@mattdavis7772]

After finishing Pump up the Jam at the same time, I was really hoping for an "Ace of Baste" follow up. Excellent stuff, as always!

[@richardhale2117]

Looks so good. Usually Kenji takes one bite, says "mmm" and then it's goodbye. One bite was not enough with this steak!

[@tortolita633]

Kenji always does one at least thing in every episode that makes him such a pleasure to watch. The beef fat on the broccoli did it for me.

[@amontpetit]

It was the light poke with the knife and the whole thing came apart that did it.

[@fjordfjesta]

What a gorgeous cut! Loved to see that you included some of the beef fat into the broccoli while it was roasting. When you've got garlic and thyme-infused wagyu beef fat, it makes sense to incorporate that into your roasted broccoli.

[@duquesnejake]

you inspire people to cook. appreciate it

[@DuckDuckGoose13]

Nice, this is exactly what I needed for a Friday evening after a long day a work. Thank you for the great videos Kenji, and damn does that steak look insane.

[@TinsTins]

really enjoyed this one Kenji. Thanks

[@bubaks2]

Been binge watching ur channel lately. Love the educational culinary content.

[@mrod6493]

That steak looked soo good, I was really hoping you blessed that broccoli with that wagyu fat and you did 🙏🏼🔥 great to see you back recording great home meals

[@Jonpoo1]

Was just waiting for him to do something with that garlic and thyme though…

[@MattXShaver]

Great to see most of my favorite KZbin chefs all advocating for dry brining. I love it, especially when cooking the steak in a pan. You can get an unreal crust that way.

[@MauiWowieOwie]

Looks amazing as always Kenji. I do also buy rotisserie chickens and use the bones and carcass to make stock with and will try what you suggested in the video.

[@shredosaurus]

Fuck yes. I’m here for this wave of new kenji content.

[@johnchase3920]

I’m jealous! Thank you for sharing, Kenji🙂

[@ShrednESP]

Nice.. my co workers bought be an A5 wagyu ribeye for birthday last week. I let it rest to room temp, put some salt and seared n a hot cast iron. Thats it. It was like the best bite of a steak, every bite.

[@honey-bagder3451]

Three videos (plus several shorts) in one week! The Christmas season really is starting earlier this year! Lol

[@enabledorange2787]

Ah man I love Beast & Cleaver. Great neighborhood spot!

[@GS-wn2dw]

If too worried about flames due to dripping fat, just use indirect charcoal heat and bring low and slow (or even a pellet grill). Finish by searing it in a iron cast 2 minutes on each side. You get best of both worlds, charcoal smoke AND crust.

[@CoolJay77]

Great video. Great pointers on how to dry brine a steak.,

[@bigbird2451]

In regards to flare ups. Sometimes they can be fun and make the best ever... Take a slab of bacon, cut it as wide as it is thick, grill these strips while constantly moving and dare I say dancing around the fire to avoid flare ups and soot. Then slice 1/4" thick and behold the best bacon ever, the Starburst candy shaped jewel of goodness that is the very pinnacle or pork. Crispy goodness on the outside and juicy pink goodness on the inside. Yo Cam! I did this first in your backyard in Aptos with a slab from the Corolitos Meat Market. I'd like to think you took notes and do this every cookout.

[@annaknowles2162]

I love this so much. Out of curiosity, if using a different cut (let’s say a tomahawk) and in a traditional oven, what temperature would you cook this at? Thank you for all of your amazing content 🙏🏻

[@daves7003]

I have seen your article on SE about knives, I see in many of your videos a handmade Santuko seems to be your go to. Would love to see an episode on your home kitchen knife essentials (like you did with pans). Thanks love your channel!

[@tommanning7337]

That’s awesome!!! I wonder if you can do that process in the refrigerator with lesser cuts of meat like chuck roast/pot roast,

[@dapete]

WARNING: The Ooni can burn the patina off your cast iron. It can get up to oven cleaner temps. I've used mine a few times to reseason old pans.

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

Nicely done, sir!

[@ujaku_]

oh my... looks amazing!

[@itdies2dayyo]

I'm gonna go there and there will be a line out the door. Thanks Kenji! For real, I want to try it now.

[@ukgroucho]

That was epic. Great looking steak AND you cooked it in an Ooni Koda 16 (?) - it was an Ooni Koda of some sort. Still getting to grips with mine but this is something I want to attempt! Thanks Kenji!

[@ColeyBBQ]

My anxiety levels worrying about the plate flipping, when Kenji first cut it, went through the roof!

[@beezeley]

I second this emotion 😹

[@Killy5445]

Thats such a treat!

[@bennettsmith3952]

looks amazing, chef

[@roberttheledrobster1295]

“ Hyper concentrated brine” has a delightful ring to it!!

[@squadforlife4654]

I'm also a big fan of pairing broccoli with steak. Usually if I have that much fat left in the pan I would either sear broccoli or small already boiled potatoes in it. By the time the side is done the steak will have rested enough for everything to come together simultaneously

[@LunarisDream]

Yeah, I think it was a darn shame that Kenji used olive oil instead of the rendered wagyu fat for the sides.

[@m.theresa1385]

@@LunarisDream the broccoli got some of the rendered wagyu fat during the cook. The carrots were in a bordelaise reduction.

[@LunarisDream]

@@m.theresa1385 Ah you're totally right. I was so turned off by the olive oil that my brain shut out the part where he drizzled some wagyu fat onto the broccoli near the end. No offense to anyone who likes olive oil; I'm just not a fan. And Kenji probably is, so more power to him. Coating everything in wagyu fat while eating a wagyu steak is probably not the way to go, regardless.

[@Iron5nake]

18:00 "holy cow..." quite literally!

[@apooapuu7405]

awesome looking steak. for someone splurging on a really nice steak for the first time, would you recommend processing the steak into bite-sized pieces and cooking them individually to ensure the perfect cook and avoid potentially ruining the steak?

[@tristn9]

@12:00 I like to let it rest quite a bit then do one final blast in the cast iron right before plating

[@user-mi7cc9qe1g]

Oh man. I hope someone can make this for me one day!!. "This is...This is good"Perfect to indicate just how good it is..

[@cchai1]

The only person I even bother liking videos for

[@TheMirrorVision]

Great video and amazing looking steak! That’s a beautiful cast iron too, who makes it?

[@MrPaintballfreek]

that "omg" felt so good

[@foxybingo1112]

This video is amazing

[@asign5515]

my anxiety kicked up when you picked up that beautiful cut with nothing more than a fork and spoon.

[@liamr6672]

Remember, you can always put your cast iron pan on the bbq as well.

[@John-wx2ce]

Nice Wagyu Cote de Boeuf! I keep More Than Gourmet’s Veal Demi Glacé on hand at all times for quick “cheat” sauces as well as to fortify braises - awesome product.

[@TheBogstaverne]

That is insane!

[@mykeljewell]

Recipe for those breadcrumbs please!! That seems like the perfect salad topper

[@PhilJLF]

“Holy cow” was that an unintentional pun, hahah

[@JohnHausser]

Ultimate 🥩 cut ! That’s gangster 👍

[@samtar5248]

Love the pizza oven creativity

[@SassyP17]

The greatest looking steak in the 34 years since the release of belgian techno anthem pump up the jam

[@gruckusgrackus5815]

I'd love to see more pizza oven based cooking personally. Might be more encouragement to buy one

[@obtuseangler768]

If you need encouragement I'm not sure we really need you on the team...?? Just playin bro😂

[@Moona1966]

Kenji, that looks AH-MAZING. Couldn't help, however, looking at that rendered beef fat again and again, dreaming of french fries. Lovely video as always, thank you. 😊

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

You can’t fry French fries on the fat rendered in a hot pan from a steak. It’s already broken down a ton. You can roast potatoes in it though.

[@Moona1966]

@@JKenjiLopezAlt Ah, pity. But roast potatoes sound heavenly, as well.

[@trichiem2633]

Holy cow indeed! Great steak!!

[@kenschwarz8057]

“Holy cow!” LOL. 😂

[@demonraiser112]

is there a reasom not to pour the rendered fat from the pan onto the steak while its resting?

[@tropnevad]

Spinalis is 100% the best cut of steak. There's a place in Atlanta called Kimball House that does a spinalis steak and it's incredible.

[@CaptainCalibos]

I'm glad you still have the OG borken salt box

[@bulldog4791]

I can't take it. My mouth is drooling.

[@dakotalis4597]

You gotta get the spinalis at Bateau when they have it. I believe it is one of the cuts they offer...

[@matt1988ish]

It also really depends on how you cook it. If you souvide and sear or reverse sear, you don't really need to let it rest. In all actuality if you souvide you shouldn't let it rest at, it gets cooler so much faster than cooking a steak "traditionally"

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I keep hoping that Kenji will adopt me. I like food science, grilling and literally anything that Sierra Nevada brews.

[@jbowkowy]

What was the relative cooking temp and time for this? Did I miss it in the description?

[@alessandromassimo5717]

mouth watering

[@pizzaguy552]

Take a shot every time Kenji says 'low and slow'

[@xuyouj1e]

Do you dry brine before using sous vide?

[@lloydthomas4290]

@kenji why do you not use your Otto to sear? Would like to see some tips for using an Otto!

[@ThePickler61]

That temp probe is interesting. I wonder why the decision was made to calculate a modeled “core” temp to display to the user. Honestly, I’d probably rather have the live data from all 5 thermocouples. That way I could get an idea what the temp gradient looks like. Would be super useful for BBQ!

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

You can get live data from the app.

[@xipalips]

The timer is technically optional but will show you surface temp, core temp, and ambient temp. The phone app will show every single temp sensor and you can look at the entire cook's log for each on a nice little graph. Chris didn't want a phone to be necessary like it is on the Joule. Also it's a whopping 8 sensors, not 5. It's super interesting to watch the way our food heats up.

[@dave21802180]

You can also see the raw data form the 8 temp sensors on the phone app. It’s a very interesting product. It has a prediction algorithm that makes timing multiple dishes to the exact time the protein is done much easier

[@JellykaNerevan]

Only the lowest temp matter to me tbh

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

@@JKenjiLopezAlt It was great to see you using this, I just found out about it a few days ago, and I wasn't so sure about it, but between Chris' history and seeing you vouch for it, I feel a lot more comfortable about considering a purchase.

[@yaoster4u]

10:50 that whistle is such Grant Crilly energy

[@JohnyScissors]

You could sear in a pan then put on the cooler side of a grill to prevent those flare ups right?

[@Ryan_F.]

I’d like to attend Kenji’s bovine anatomy class in person next time

[@dantelinden986]

my boy really like biting the spoon

[@spaaske]

I wasn't hungry when I started this video, now I am

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Hey Kenji, could you add powdered gelatin to store bought stock to bring it up to the same level?

[@bencampbell198]

That steak literally made Kenji speechless

[@joefiala6393]

Hey Kenji. How big is that cast-iron? I have a 15 inch lodge that my dad gave me years ago. When I got it, I thought it was so stupid but I use that thing all the time.

[@ThatManDre]

The first minute and 35 seconds is exactly why I watched this video. Especially from 0:51

[@stoic_]

LETS GOOOOOOOO

[@Smiththebat]

Steak looks effin’ wild, mate. 🤙🤙🤙