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Beef Spider Steak – “Spider”
Spider Steak / Oyster Steak / Araignée
📖 Product Description
The Spider Steak is one of the most distinctive and flavorful beef cuts, increasingly discovered by lovers of quality meat. Although it remains relatively unknown in Greece, abroad it is considered an extremely popular steak cut with devoted fans.
The name “Spider” comes from the distinctive radial arrangement of the fat, which resembles a spider’s web. In Australia, it is called Spider Steak; in America, it is known as Oyster Steak because its shape resembles a shell; in England, it is called Pope’s Eye Steak, while in France it is called Araignée and is a particularly popular cut in many restaurants.
This small but exceptionally flavorful cut has natural marbling and a rich beefy flavor that makes it ideal for quick grilling or pan-frying.
📦 Product Features
• Cut: Spider Steak (Spider)
• Meat type: Beef
• Animal part: Pelvic region (pelvic muscle)
• Texture: Tender meat with distinctive marbling
• Suitable for: Grill, BBQ, pan
• Packaging: Vacuum-sealed packaging to preserve freshness
💎 Why choose it
• Rare and distinctive steak cut
• Rich flavor with natural marbling
• Very popular in international cuisines
• Ideal for quick grilling
• Premium choice for steak lovers
⚠️ Important
❗ This product is not ready to eat — it must be fully cooked.
🔥 Cooking Method
Grill / BBQ
Cook over high heat for about 2–3 minutes per side to keep it juicy.
Cast-iron pan
In a very hot pan, cook for 2–3 minutes per side until a crisp crust forms.
💡 Chef's Tip
Spider Steak is a cut best cooked medium rare and sliced thinly against the grain.
🍽️ Pairings & Serving
Ideally served with French fries, grilled vegetables, arugula salad, or sauces such as chimichurri.
🌏 Flavor Profile
✔ Rich beef flavor
✔ Natural marbling
✔ Juicy when cooked
🧾 Nutritional Information (per 100g)
• Energy: ~210 kcal
• Protein: ~23 g
• Fat: ~14 g
• Saturated Fat: ~5 g
• Carbohydrates: 0 g
• Sugars: 0 g
• Salt: ~0.1 g
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (SEO)
What is Spider Steak?
It's a small but exceptionally flavorful beef cut from the animal's pelvic area.
Why is it called “Spider”?
Because of the distinctive radiating pattern of fat that resembles a spider web.
What's the best way to cook it?
On a hot grill or in a very hot pan for a few minutes.
What doneness is best?
Usually cooked medium rare to keep it juicy.
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Meta Description
Beef Spider Steak (Araignée), a rare and exceptionally flavorful cut with natural marbling, ideal for grilling and BBQ.
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spider steak, beef araignée, oyster steak, araignée steak, premium steak
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Beef Spider Steak (Araignée)
Latin Name
Spider Steak (Beef Araignée / Oyster Steak)