{"product_id":"a5-japanese-wagyu-beef-skewer-5ea-0-5lb","title":"A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef Skewer 5ea (0.5LB)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Figtree', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eA5 Japanese Wagyu · Beef Skewers · 5 Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #0d0d0d; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eA5 Japanese Wagyu Beef Skewers, 5ea,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-style: italic; color: #433625;\"\u003eGrill-Ready Bites of Japan's Highest Grade\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #000000b5; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eFive bamboo skewers threaded with A5 Japanese Wagyu from Japanese Black cattle (Kuroge Washu, 흑모와규), the breed behind nearly all of Japan's top graded beef. Each skewer is layered with richly marbled beef that renders quickly over high heat, so the edges turn crisp and caramelized while the center stays juicy and tender. Already portioned and skewered, they go straight from thawing to the grill, an easy way to bring true A5 Wagyu to a backyard BBQ, a tabletop grill, or a party platter. 0.5 lb total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA5 Japanese Wagyu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest grade awarded by the Japan Meat Grading Association, reserved for beef that tops both the yield and quality scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to cook\u003c\/strong\u003e, pre-portioned and skewered, with no slicing or threading needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuick, even cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e, bite-sized pieces sear in just a few minutes and are best eaten right off the grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMade for sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e, five skewers per pack make a striking appetizer or party course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat A5 Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf9f7; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13.5px; color: #000000b5; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIn Japan, every Wagyu carcass is graded by the Japan Meat Grading Association (JMGA) on two scales: yield grade (A to C) and meat quality grade (1 to 5), which looks at marbling, meat color and brightness, firmness and texture, and fat color and quality. A5 is the top of both scales and requires a Beef Marbling Standard (BMS) score of 8 to 12. Only beef raised and graded in Japan can carry the A5 grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWays to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal grill (kushiyaki style)\u003c\/strong\u003e, seasoned with sea salt only and grilled over high heat until the fat sizzles and the edges caramelize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCast-iron or grill pan\u003c\/strong\u003e, seared 1 to 2 minutes per side and finished with a brush of tare or sweet soy glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eParty platter\u003c\/strong\u003e, served hot with wasabi, yuzu kosho, or flaky salt on the side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #e9e4e0; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e🔥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #433625; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTip: Wrap the exposed bamboo ends in foil to keep them from burning over a direct flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eHow to Thaw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf9f7; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13.5px; color: #000000b5; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator, still in the vacuum seal. Remove from packaging 15 to 20 minutes before cooking. Do not thaw in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.7; background: #faf9f7; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product ships frozen via Next Day Air. Orders are fulfilled Monday through Wednesday to ensure freshness upon delivery. 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