Super interesting! Taste review of the high-end yakiniku sauce "Tare de Matsumoto" [Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture]

R Artisan Ltd. , headquartered in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture , is a signboard company that handles outdoor advertising. However, this company has another surprising face: it manufactures and sells the Tare de Matsumoto

In this article, we will introduce a company that wears two hats in an unusual way, share the appeal of "Tare de Matsumoto," a special yakiniku sauce made by a sign maker, and provide a taste review.

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What is R Artisan Ltd.?

Tamura City is located in the Nakadori area of ​​Fukushima Prefecture. It was formed by the merger of five towns, originally Funehiki, Tokoha, Miyakoji, Takine, and Ogoe. There are many areas rich in nature, and idyllic rural landscapes can be seen everywhere. Funehiki Town is home to many commercial facilities and Tamura City Hall. There are also a few chain stores along the roads. R Artisan LLC, headquartered in Funehiki Town, is a sign manufacturer that creates outdoor advertisements.

Matsumoto started the business as a sole proprietor in 1960, changed the name to Matsumoto Kogei, and incorporated in 1991. The company prides itself on creating " beautiful, strong, and eye-catching signs ." Meanwhile R Artisan LLC surprisingly wears two hats . In addition to making signs, they also manufacture and sell the "Tare de Matsumoto" series of yakiniku sauces.

Why did Kanban-ya start making Yakiniku sauce? It all started with the home-cooked flavor of the Matsumoto family . Delicious Yakiniku sauce is a staple on the Matsumoto family's dinner table. The traditional flavor has been passed down along with the words, "Take good care of this sauce," and it continues to be produced today while maintaining the same handmade recipe. "Tare de Matsumoto," which started as a home-cooked flavor, has grown into a popular product with fans all over the country. Production continues to this day as the flavor is refined.

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What is the "Tare de Matsumoto" series?

The distinctive feature of "Tare de Matsumoto" produced by R Artisan Ltd. is garlic from Tago, Aomori Prefecture , which is prepared in winter and then slowly matured . The handmade method has been maintained unchanged for 40 years.

The Tare de Matsumoto series has three product variations.

• Tare de Matsumoto : Look for the red demon packaging. This is the most standard product that has been passed down through the Matsumoto family for 40 years.
• Matsumoto Tare de Maroyaka : Look for the blue demon on the packaging. This product is a mellower version of the red demon.
• Tare de Matsumoto : Look for the yellow demon packaging. This condiment is made by mixing Matsumoto with other ingredients.

Based on the most standard red demon packaging, the products have been developed to meet a wider range of needs. Each product is limited in quantity, so if you're interested, check them out early. In addition to the official online shop, they can be purchased at local product halls and direct sales outlets around the prefecture.

Matsumoto Sauce <Information>

• Official URL: https://oniwaraijirushi.com/

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Taste review of "Tare de Matsumoto"

This time, I tried the standard "Tare de Matsumoto." As mentioned above, the most standard product is marked with a "red demon.

Where to buy: " Beresh Farm Produce Direct Sales Store ," a direct sales store that collects fresh vegetables from Koriyama City and neighboring cities and towns. The shelves are packed with super fresh, locally picked vegetables, all reasonably priced. There is also a section selling prepared foods made in-house and a fresh fish section. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by.

Now, let's get back to "Tare de Matsumoto."

When you pick up the product, the first thing that catches your eye is the packaging, which is wrapped in wrapping paper that looks just like newspaper.

When you open it, you'll see a detailed description of "Tare de Matsumoto"'s commitment and manufacturing methods.

<Three special features of Matsumoto Tare>

• The ingredients are the essence of flavor
• No effort should be spared
• Delicious and ripe

＜How Matsumoto Tare is made＞

1. Material procurement
2. Preparation
3. stew
4. Bottling for maturation
5. Aging
6. Bottling the product
7. Completion

The packaging has a playful feel that will have you reading it while the meat is being grilled.

the sauce is poured in, the aroma of garlic fills the air, stimulating your appetite.

You can see the garlic cloves in the sauce. One of the things Tare de Matsumoto is is using fresh garlic from Tago, Aomori Prefecture . The fact that the garlic cloves are still visible no doubt enhances the fragrant flavor of the sauce.

When you dip grilled meat in the sauce, the thick sauce clings to it perfectly.

At the first bite, a rich, sweet and salty flavor and the spiciness of garlic spread across your tongue. The sweetness is refreshingly rich, reminiscent of fruit. Combined with the garlic aroma, it creates a deep flavor. In addition, the spicy kick of the garlic gives the dish a sharp, tangy taste.

The sauce is finished off with the fat from the meat. The more you chew the meat, the juicier the sauce tastes. At some point, it became hard to tell whether the sauce was being added to eat the meat, or the meat to eat the sauce

"Tare de Matsumoto" is packed with meat fat, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice . The meat coated in sauce bounces onto the rice. You can then shovel in the rice, soaked in the sauce. This repeated eating will have you wanting more rice.

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summary

This time we introduced "Tare de Matsumoto," a yakiniku sauce made by R Artisan, a limited company in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. "Tare de Matsumoto," packed with garlic, is a magical seasoning that will make you want to eat both meat and rice. Once you try it, you'll be hooked. "Tare de Matsumoto" can be purchased at the official online shop or at local products stores in the prefecture. In addition to using it as a yakiniku sauce, it can also be used in other interesting ways, such as seasoning stir-fries or pouring it over rice with eggs. If you're interested, be sure to check it out.

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