How to dry age beef at home

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Dry Aged Beef

• Who doesn’t love the taste of well done dry aged beef?

• It may take a little longer to prepare but it is well worth it

• Ever thought about dry aging beef is possible at home?

How does dry aging work?

• All beef should be dry aged for several weeks before it is cooked

• This allows the natural enzymes in the meat to break down muscle tissue

• Breaking down muscle tissue will help make the steak more flavorful and tender

Dry aged beef

• Most beef is wet aged and sealed in plastic wrapping, which seals in moisture and minimizes its weight loss

• Dry beef is uncovered and exposes to air allowing it to dehydrate and better concentrate the flavor

• Dry aging is more expensive than wet aged beef

Dry aging beef at home

• There are a few steps to getting the dry aged beef you love

• When you follow these steps you will be able to prepare dry aged

beef at your home

Step 1

• Purchase the whole ribeye or loin strip beef you choose

• Whole ribeye and USA Prime or Upper 2/3 Choice beef are the highest quality beef and best for dry aging

• Keep in mind you can not age an individual steak

Step 2

• Unwrap the meat and rinse it well with cold water allowing it to drain before patting it dry with a paper towel

• Immediately wrap it in a large towel and set it on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator

Step 3

• Here is the easiest step. Carefully change the towels every day and replace them with fresh ones

• This will go on for 7-21 days

• The amount of time depends on your desired aging time

Step 4

• When the meat has reached the amount of time you prefer unwrap the meat using a sharp knife

• You will want to remove the hard, dried outer layer

• Trim as desired from roast beef or cut into individual steaks

Enjoy your steak

• After the process is done you will have a delicious steak you can enjoy

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