{"product_id":"9798902681212","title":"Mastering American Wagyu","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive guide to buying, butchering, cooking, and making the most of American Wagyu beef.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKurt Beecher Dammeier didn’t set out to become an authority on American Wagyu. A chance encounter in one of his restaurants sparked a journey that led him from kitchens to cattle ranches and ultimately to a deeper understanding of what makes this beef so special.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMastering American Wagyu\u003c\/i\u003e, Kurt shares his story, and all he has learned about this remarkable type of beef. In his view, American Wagyu can, and should, be more than a steakhouse splurge. Kurt’s goal with this book is to make it approachable and accessible to home cooks, teaching them how to get the best from a wide variety of cuts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learn to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTell American Wagyu apart from both conventional American beef and Japanese Wagyu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrill, braise, sear, smoke, and roast a variety of cuts to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnlock both value and flavor with underappreciated “lesser” cuts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild unforgettable meals around main courses like \u003cb\u003eSmoked Bone-in Beef Short Ribs, Carne Asada Steaks\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eLeftover Beef Stroganoff\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRound out your meals with sides including \u003cb\u003eBlue Cheese and Heirloom Tomato Salad \u003c\/b\u003eand amp up flavor with sauces, seasonings, and salts like \u003cb\u003eDeep and Rich Tamarind Barbecue Sauce\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSmoked Fennel and Orange Salt\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePacked with practical techniques, 60 recipes, and compelling stories about the once-controversial history of Wagyu beef in America, \u003ci\u003eMastering American Wagyu \u003c\/i\u003eis for anyone looking to buy, prepare, and serve this beef with confidence. And because some lessons are easier to show than tell, every recipe includes a QR code linking to a video of Kurt preparing the dish, so readers can cook alongside him every step of the way.","brand":"Simon and Schuster","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":60381276995870,"sku":"9798902681212","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8436\/0222\/files\/9798902681212.jpg?v=1792504468","url":"https:\/\/shop.simonandschuster.com\/products\/9798902681212","provider":"Simon and Schuster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}