{"product_id":"a3-akaushi-ny-strip","title":"A3 Akaushi NY Strip","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarbling Score: 4-5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: A3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKumamoto Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLineage: Japanese Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Wagyu NY Strip Steak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet one of the rarest Wagyu breeds in Japan. Akaushi, or Japanese Brown, accounts for less than 1% of all Wagyu produced in Japan and is known for its balanced marbling and deep, beef-forward flavor. Our NY Strips come exclusively from Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island, where cattle are raised in a volcanic, mineral-rich environment that helps develop their clean and distinctive taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkaushi is different from the ultra-rich A5 Kuroge. Most cattle naturally grade at A2 to A3, which creates a more traditional steakhouse texture with the unmistakable umami of true Japanese Wagyu. This breed also carries higher natural glycogen and amino acids, giving the meat a gentle sweetness and a smooth, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NY Strip cut showcases Akaushi at its best — a firmer, more confident bite than the Ribeye, with the clean beef-forward character that lets the breed's natural flavor lead. Ideal for a high-heat sear and slicing across the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you value real beef flavor with just the right amount of Wagyu richness, this is the cut to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beefy, Balanced, Naturally Sweet, Umami-Rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca title=\"Wagyu 411\" href=\"https:\/\/ligmaprovisions.com\/blogs\/news\/wagyu-411\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about marble scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach portioned piece is individually packaged and vacuum sealed. In order to maximize freshness during delivery, we blast freeze our cuts and ship them with dry ice in a reusable insulated box. \u003cem\u003eThawing is natural and may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about how we ship our products and how to properly receive them, please visit \u003ca title=\"Shipping FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/ligmaprovisions.com\/pages\/shipping-faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e for further detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll sales are final.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ligma Provisions","offers":[{"title":"11-12oz","offer_id":45523853508655,"sku":"LPA3SL12AKA","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13-14oz","offer_id":45523853541423,"sku":"LPA3SL14AKA","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15-16oz","offer_id":45523853574191,"sku":"LPA3SL16AKA","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ligmaprovisions.com\/products\/a3-akaushi-ny-strip","provider":"Ligma Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}