Kobe beef burgers and Kobe beef sliders will take your upcoming barbecue to the next level.  Here are a couple incredible ways to serve them…   Kobe Burgers with Carrot Fennel Slaw and Chile Aioli This pairing uses the acidic fresh crunch of the slaw and the slight heat of the aioli to brighten up your …

Kobe Hot Dogs with Peppered Bacon & Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce  Sweet-spicy-crispy bacon, beefy Kobe hot dogs & a cool, creamy Greek-inspired cucumber yogurt sauce.  This is quite a hot dog. Drink Pairing: Xynomavro from Greece or German Riesling Ingredients:    (Makes 10 Servings) 10 strips of Peppered Bacon ½ Cucumber, peeled & diced 10 Kobe Beef Hot Dogs  (could substitute …

More of a technique than a recipe, here’s the method we use for marinating red meat in oil. This recipe works particularly well for Kobe beef, grassfed beef, and beef-like game meats like bison, ostrich meat and kangaroo meat.  Pretty much any meat cut can be marinated, though skirt steaks & flank steaks absorb marinades …

These slow-roasted, massive beef short ribs are chewy without being tough, and very impressive on the plate.  The simple rub adds just a bit of flavor without getting in the way of their intense beefiness. Drink Pairings: Malbec from Argentina or Cabernet from Washington Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 Kobe Beef Bone-In Short Ribs 1/2 sprig of …

We’ve used minced beef rather than ground beef in these tacos for a different texture, and Kobe beef for a more intense beefy flavor.  Add to that pronounced heat from the pimenton and jalapeno, crisp sour bite from the pickles, and fresh guacamole to cool things down, and you’ve got a real treat. Drink Pairings: …

Super beefy kobe dogs with two different layers of heat from the aioli and kimchi.  The kimchi adds a nice crisp, juicy crunch too. Drink Pairings: Belgian Style Ale or Shoju Ingredients: Kobe Beef Hot Dogs (could substitute Bison Hot Dogs) Hot Dog Buns of Choice Kimchi Sriracha Aioli: 1 cup Mayonnaise or homemade mayonnaise …

Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking technique that can be used to turn affordable cuts of meat into meltingly tender, succulent treats.  The basic idea is to slow roast a tougher cut of meat in a pot with a small amount of flavorful liquid until the connective tissue breaks down and melts into the sauce.  …

Crispy, beefy, tangy = heavenly. Drink Pairings: Japanese Lager Ingredients: (Makes 4 servings) 8oz Kobe Beef (sirloin, tenderloin, skirt or hanger) 2 tsp Brown Sugar 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1 tsp Thyme 8 Wonton Wrappers 1 Egg, whisked with a little water 2-3 tbsp All Purpose Flour Canola oil for pan frying Directions: 1. …

Kobe beef tomahawk ribeyes are about as impressive as steaks can get – massive and intensely flavorful. We made them even more outrageously delicious by adding this White Truffle Gremolata Recipe, but they’re also great simply seasoned with salt & pepper. Drink Pairing: Pinot Noir Wine Ingredients Kobe Tomahawk Steaks Kosher Salt or Sea Salt …

  Braised Short Ribs with Sautéed Rapini and Beans au Jus (Serves 6) This is a perfect example of how slow braising can take an affordable cut of meat like the humble short rib and raise it to meteoric heights.  This braising liquid recipe uses both ultra-rich wine soaked vegetables and fresh un-soaked vegetables for a …