Marbling is the tiny flecks of fat visible in a cut of beef
that has a direct relationship to the quality of the beef
your patrons enjoy.  Part of the USDA Beef Grading
System involves ranking beef according to the
amount of marbling.  In other words, the more
marbling, the higher the quality.

Hand-selected only from Prime and top tier Choice
grades, Sterling Silver Premium Beef has a marbling
score of modest or higher, which is only the top 12% of all beef.



Technically speaking, the chemical properties of marbling cause it to release powerful aromatic and flavor compounds during cooking.  As the marbling melts into the beef, the result is rich, authentic beef flavor.





To create the best beef, you simply can’t underestimate the importance of the aging process.  Defined, aging is the process by which beef is stored under controlled conditions and optimal temperatures.  Aging provides for the natural breaking down of enzymes contained within the meat, leading to enhanced flavor and maximum tenderness.  Sterling Silver® Premium Beef is hand-selected and benefits from a minimum 21-day aging process.

Once your patrons have experienced the unsurpassed flavor and incredible tenderness that only comes from properly-aged beef, they’ll never want to settle for anything less.  Sterling Silver Premium Beef delivers those attributes time and time again.




Sterling Silver Premium Beef is Natural by Definition, Premium by Nature By USDA definition, “natural” beef is minimally processed and free of artificial additives.  Sterling Silver Premium Beef is natural and much more.  In addition to being minimally processed and free of artificial additives, there are many other attributes that make this beef so distinctive:
  • Every cut guaranteed flavorful and juicy or you don’t pay for it
  • Computer-vision graded to verify premium quality
  • State-of-the art processing for food safety
  • Meticulously hand-selected and trimmed
  • The top 12% of all beef



Only the top 12% of all beef cattle meet the rigid standards that allow it to qualify as Sterling Silver® Premium Beef.  As a result, you can be assured that you’re serving only the best, and that your guests will enjoy a dining experience they’ll never forget.  That is the Sterling Silver® brand promise.

Our Exclusive Triple Verified Promise:™
  1. Government identification – Sterling Silver Premium Meats consistently display government-designated grades, exclusively selected from the prime grade and the top tier of choice grade.
  2. Government certification – This validating process assures that qualifying characteristics are strictly adhered to and certifies the beef meets Sterling Silver standards.  Only the top 12% of all beef cattle qualify for the Sterling Silver brand.
  3. Scientific validation via computer vision grading – Sterling Silver holds the distinction of being the first branded beef program to utilize vision grading computer technology, thereby introducing scientific precision in assessing the quality of beef.


According to United States Department of Agriculture standards.  Only the top 50% of all beef is graded Choice and only 2% is graded Prime.   Only Prime and the top tier of Choice qualify as Sterling Silver Premium Meats.








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