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Beef Spider Steak – "Spider"
Spider Steak / Oyster Steak / Araignée
📖 Product Description
The Spider Steak is one of the most unique and flavorful beef cuts that more and more good meat lovers are discovering. 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 characteristic radiating fat arrangement that resembles a spider web. In Australia it is called Spider Steak, in America it is known as Oyster Steak because its shape resembles an oyster, in England as Pope’s Eye Steak, while in France it is called Araignée and is a particularly beloved cut in many restaurants.
It is a small but extremely tasty piece, with natural marbling and an intense beef flavor that makes it ideal for quick grilling or pan-frying.
📦 Product Characteristics
• Cut: Spider Steak
• Meat type: Beef
• Part of animal: Pelvic region (pelvic muscle)
• Texture: Tender meat with special marbling
• Suitable for: Grill, BBQ, pan-frying
• Packaging: Vacuum packaging for freshness preservation
💎 Why choose it
• Rare and unique steak cut
• Rich flavor with natural marbling
• Very popular in international cuisines
• Ideal for quick cooking
• Premium choice for steak lovers
⚠️ Important
❗ The product is not ready for consumption — full cooking is required.
🔥 Cooking Method
Grill / BBQ
Grill over high heat for approximately 2–3 minutes per side, to keep it juicy.
Pan (cast iron)
In a very hot pan, cook for 2–3 minutes per side until a crispy crust forms.
💡 Chef's Tip
Spider Steak performs best when cooked medium rare and sliced thinly against the grain.
🍽️ Pairings & Serving
Ideally served with French fries, roasted vegetables, rocket salad, or sauces like chimichurri.
🌏 Flavor Profile
✔ Rich beef flavor
✔ Natural marbling
✔ Juicy result when cooked
🧾 Nutritional Information (per 100g)
• Energy: ~210 kcal
• Protein: ~23 g
• Fat: ~14 g
• Saturated: ~5 g
• Carbohydrates: 0 g
• Sugars: 0 g
• Salt: ~0.1 g
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (SEO)
What is Spider Steak?
It is a small but particularly flavorful beef cut located in the pelvic region of the animal.
Why is it called "Spider"?
Due to the characteristic radiating fat arrangement that resembles a spider web.
How is it best cooked?
On a hot grill or in a hot pan for a few minutes.
At what doneness does it perform best?
Usually medium rare to keep it juicy.
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Meta Description
Beef Spider Steak (Araignée), a rare and particularly flavorful cut with natural marbling, ideal for grilling and BBQ.
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spider steak, beef spider, oyster steak, araignée steak, premium steak
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Beef Spider Steak cut
Latin Name
Spider Steak (Beef Araignée / Oyster Steak)