The Wagyu Cut Menu - American West Wagyu
American West Wagyu

Know Your Cuts

Every share comes from a single, DNA-certified Akaushi cow raised with patience in the Texas Hill Country. Here is every cut you can choose from.

11 Primals·33 Cuts·Whole & Half Shares
Interactive Guide

Explore the Primals

Hover over each section to see the available cuts, marbling scores, and what makes each primal special in Akaushi Wagyu.

Rump Cap Sirloin Tenderloin Top Sirloin Round Chuck Rib Neck Brisket Front Shank Plate Flank Rear Shank

Hover over a section of the diagram to explore the primal cuts available in your share.

14 Sections · 33 Cuts
The Bespoke Difference

Patience You Can Taste

Our Akaushi spend 18 months on open pasture followed by a 12-month premium finishing program. That is roughly twice the time of conventional cattle. It is also why the flavor is incomparable.

That extended timeline is not a delay. It is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Longer on premium finishing means a richness and tenderness that faster-raised genetics simply cannot develop. Every additional month shows up on your plate.

There is no inventory. No warehouse. No freezer aisle. Every cut is processed fresh from your Akaushi and shipped directly to your door.

When you reserve a whole or half share, you are taking ownership of a portion of a single Akaushi cow. The sections below walk you through every primal on the cow, what it yields, how it tastes, and what makes it different. Take your time. When your harvest arrives, you will be ready.

Explore by Primal

The Primal Cuts

Each group contains the individual cuts available when you reserve your share. Click any section to explore.

Chuck Primal — American West WagyuPrimal
Chuck
Shoulder Region · ~28% of Carcass
Marbling
The hardest-working muscles on the cow. Rich, beefy flavor built for braising, roasting, and grinding into the best ground beef you have ever tasted.
Rib Primal — American West WagyuPrimal
Rib
Ribs 6-12 · ~10% of Carcass
Marbling
Where marbling reaches its peak. The ribeye cap is considered the single most flavorful muscle on the entire cow. Built for searing and grilling.
Loin Primal — American West WagyuPrimal
Loin
Behind the Rib · ~17% of Carcass
Marbling
The premium steak zone. Home to the T-bone, NY strip, and filet mignon. Where tenderness and marbling meet at their absolute peak.
Sirloin Primal — American West WagyuPrimal
Sirloin
Hip Section · ~9% of Carcass
Marbling
A balance of tenderness and robust beef flavor. Enough Akaushi marbling to stay juicy on high heat. An excellent everyday steak for grilling.
Round Primal — American West WagyuPrimal
Round
Rear Leg · ~23% of Carcass
Marbling
Lean, hardworking muscles that carry more marbling in Akaushi than commodity prime. Excellent value cuts for roasting, braising, and cutlets.
Brisket Whole — American West WagyuPrimal
Brisket
Lower Chest · ~6% of Carcass
Marbling
The king of low-and-slow. Akaushi brisket carries marbling that will ruin you for all other barbecue. Available whole or half.
Plate Flank — American West WagyuPrimal
Plate & Flank
Lower Abdomen · ~12% of Carcass
Marbling
Skirt steak and flank steak. Intensely beefy, perfect for marinades and high-heat grilling. Akaushi fat makes these cuts juicier and more forgiving.
Shank Osso Bucco — American West WagyuPrimal
Shank
Front & Rear Legs · ~8% of Carcass
Marbling
The ultimate braising cut. Full of connective tissue that melts into silky gelatin over low heat. Makes the richest osso bucco and bone broths.
Bones Offal — American West WagyuSpecialty
Bones & Offal
Nose-to-Tail Utilization
Marbling
Soup bones, oxtail, tongue, cheeks, heart, liver, kidneys, and head. The nose-to-tail treasures that whole-share buyers get exclusive access to.
Ground Beef — American West WagyuTrim Pool
Ground & Trim
~40% of Take-Home Yield
Marbling
Ground beef, stew meat, chili meat, and patties. The largest portion of your share by weight. Wagyu ground beef is a revelation on its own.
Custom Sausage — American West WagyuCustom
Sausage
Custom Blend · Your Recipe
Marbling
Choose your ratio, choose your seasoning. Akaushi trim makes exceptional sausage with a richness that store-bought cannot touch.

Every Cut Starts with a Reservation

Reserve your whole or half share. When your harvest arrives, you decide exactly how every primal is broken down.

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