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Parts (Fats) of a Ribeye Steak

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENT FATS IN A RIBEYE!! 🥩❤️ Not getting TOO scientific here, but did you know that the fat on your steak isn’t all the same?! There are actually some interesting differences between the FAT CAP, SEAM FAT, and MARBLING! 🥩 FAT CAP (EXTERIOR FAT): This is the firmer fat along the outside of your steak! It generally has a higher proportion of saturated fat than some of the softer fat deposits. Not 100% saturated, of course! Beef fat contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids! 🥩 SEAM FAT (INTERMUSCULAR FAT): This is the fat found BETWEEN the muscles, such as the eye and deckle of a ribeye! It can have a softer texture and a different fatty acid composition than the exterior fat. 🥩 MARBLING (INTRAMUSCULAR FAT): Those beautiful little flecks of fat WITH…