Dry aged beef

[bigal]

I'm sure some of you have done this before. Don't hear much talk about it and was wonder'n if it is worth the head ache and what cuts are good to dry age? I figured it was better for steaks, but not brisket. Just curious about what you guys have learned from it.

Thanks

 

[tonto1117]

I don't know about 'DRY AGED" but alot of competition cooks will age there brisket in the fridge for 3-4 weeks as long as it is in the cryovac and is totally sealed(no holes or air getting in)Iv'e read that it supposedly tenderizes the briskett...have never tried it though.

 

[bigal]

Thats kinda funny. I have a brisket still in the fridge from about a month ago, still "aging". I better get that done this weekend.

I've read about the dry aging for steaks, been awhile, and many restaurants will do this.

Some guys around here will have the butcher age the beef on a hanger(before its cut up) for up to 28 days.

 

[tonto1117]

Big A, check this out, I had found this a while back when Bud asked me if it was possible to dry age steaks at home......never tried it though.


http://www.askthemeatman.com/is_it_p...ef_at_home.htm

 

[bigal]

I think I've read that before. Looks very familiar and sounds the same as I remember.

You are the google queen! Have you ever used the google maps w/satellite images? I bet you can see your house. I can see my place real easy.

 

[tonto1117]

Yeah, I love zomming around on it checking out everyones address I know...lol...It's cool!!!!!

 

[deejaydebi]

I wonder if that works with a vaccum sealer at home?

 

[t-bone tim]

as far as I know,beef is best aged in the cry o vac package ( from the producer ) from 14 days to 28 days at the most....after that it is going down hill (rotting ) reguardless of the packaging.....having said that ,that is the optimal time for aging for tenderness ,with the product still being perfectly edible for say 70 days ,although it will smell gassy or like well aged cheese when opened !! hope this helps ! reguards T-bone.

 

[bigal]

I'm gonna have to check Alton Brown. I know I saw something on there, don't know if was Brown, about dry aged beef. Some hot shot 5 star steakhouse dry aged their beef. If anyone has "studied" it, he sure has.

Thanks for the help

 

[smoked]

don't see why it wouldn't....as long as you got a good one.....

 

[teacup13]

this is not his show but its a link with the directions and the pictures how he did it

http://virtualweberbullet.com/ribroast3.html

here is that shows recipe

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._17372,00.html

the transcipt

http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Seaso...Transcript.htm

 

[bigal]

thanks teacup. When I get time I wanna try this for the site. Seams as though nobody has done it yet. Want to add something to this great forum

thanks!

 

[deejaydebi]

Maybe I'll try this with something small first in the food saver sealer bags if it works ok I'll try something bigger. Thanks Theresa and Teacup!

 

[teacup13]

after some more searching i found most of the show (shows all of the aging process)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqs...elebrity-roast

 

[Dutch]

Debi, that would result in a "wet-aging" process which is how most supermarkets get their primal cuts from the Packing houses.

When we had our meat cutting shop, all of our beef was aged for 10-21 days. Now days, when I get a rib primal from my supplier it comes cryovaced (wet aged), I'll have the butcher remove the chine bone and the feather bones. I'll then take the primal home and dry age it for up to 7 days in my spare refrigerator using a perforated tub (ala Alton Brown).

 

[deejaydebi]

So Dry aging is akin to dehydration to some extent?

Thanks Dutch!

Teacup -

I'll check out that show too - thanks!

 

[kueh]

Grrrrreat resource, many thanks. Been grabbing this stuff from alt.binaries.multimedia.cooking .......



Dry aging seems like sloooow dehydration. aka controlled rotting.

Also, I think the use of towels also keeps the surface from drying out too much so less trimming is needed afterwards.

 

[bbally]

Dry aging in a home refrigerator is a waste of time.

Dry aging in a commercial cyrovac does nothing.

 

[marissa]

I've used the Cook's Illustrated technique several times with much success.  I wrapped my steaks in cheesecloth, put them on a baking rack, and left them in the fridge for four days.  They developed an out crust and much better flavor than steaks grilled straight from the store. 

 

[eman]

The way i understand the dry aging process .

 It must be done under controlled humidity and tempratures for the process to work.

 I have done the so called wet aging and could notice no apprecible difference in taste or texture.

  i figure my smokin and grillin hasn't had any complaints so i won't waste time .