{"product_id":"a5-hida-filet","title":"A5 Hida Filet","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Black (Kuroge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eA5 Hida Filet — Champion Wagyu From the Japanese Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHida-gyu\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from Gifu Prefecture, deep in the mountains of central Japan — and it carries one of the most decorated records in Wagyu. Hida took \u003cstrong\u003etop honors at Japan's Wagyu Olympics\u003c\/strong\u003e, the national competition held once every five years, and has remained a benchmark brand ever since. Cattle are raised a minimum of 14 months in Gifu's alpine climate, where cold winters and clean mountain water build slow, even marbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eFilet (Tenderloin)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the psoas muscle, the most tender cut on the animal. It barely works during the animal's life, so the grain stays fine and the texture nearly buttery even before the A5 marbling melts in. On Hida, that tenderness pairs with a clean, elegant richness that never turns heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most tender cut on the carcass — knife optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, even alpine-raised marbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, elegant richness; lighter on the palate than ribeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall portions satisfy — 4 to 6 oz per person is plenty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cook it:\u003c\/strong\u003e hot cast iron, no added fat, roughly 60-90 seconds per side. Salt only. Rest briefly and serve whole or sliced — filet at this grade needs nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love our Takamori or Namiki Filet, Hida belongs on the same shortlist. \u003cstrong\u003eEach order comes with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSteaks sold individually.\u003c\/em\u003e\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":"3-4oz","offer_id":45851990851631,"sku":"LPA5FIL04HID","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6oz","offer_id":45851991015471,"sku":"LPA5FIL06HID","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7-8oz","offer_id":45851991048239,"sku":"LPA5FIL08HID","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9-10oz","offer_id":45851991081007,"sku":"LPA5FIL10HID","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11-12oz","offer_id":45851991113775,"sku":"LPA5FIL12HID","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz Cubes","offer_id":45852030435375,"sku":"LPA5FIL08CHID","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/6739\/5375\/files\/IMG-2568.png?v=1787294828","url":"https:\/\/ligmaprovisions.com\/products\/a5-hida-filet","provider":"Ligma Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}