How to Dry Age Steak

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You don't have to go to a steakhouse to experience the superior flavor of real dry-aged steak. Enjoy it at home by following these simple steps.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A whole USDA Prime or Choice roast
Paper towels
Cheesecloth
A shallow pan
A refrigerator thermometer
A knife
Clean cotton dish towels (optional)

Step 1: Buy a whole roast

Buy a whole rib-eye or loin roast. You must age a whole roast first, and then cut it into steaks.

Tip: Buy the highest quality beef you can find. Only USDA Prime or Choice grade is appropriate for dry aging.

Step 2: Rinse and dry

Rinse the roast well and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3: Wrap and store

Wrap the meat in cheesecloth or in clean cotton dish towels (not terry cloth). Place it in a shallow pan on the bottom shelf of your fridge, in the coldest spot. Put the thermometer next to it.

Tip: Make sure the temperature stays between 34 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent spoilage or freezing. Open the fridge as little as possible.

Step 4: Change the towels

Change the towels daily. Soak the used towels overnight in cold water, and then soak again in cold, salted water for three hours to prevent blood stains. Then wash them as usual.

Step 5: Wait

Age the meat for three to seven days, and the roast will gradually turn darker and develop a hard outer crust. As it ages, the roast will shrink in size but grow in flavor.

Tip: Avoid dry aging during periods of high humidity, as this increases the chances that mold will form on the outer crust.

Step 6: Trim and slice

Trim off the hard outer crust and cut away any mold that may have formed. Slice the roast into steaks or roast it whole in the oven using your favorite method, and enjoy!

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[mymind1086]

I live in Florida... there's no such thing as a time of low humidity.

[bostero1]

0:48 #LOL tattoo on his hand. Talk about a fucked up decision...

[TheAerosmither]

@spam1712 flavor.

they're washing the flavor of the meat

[spam1712]

why would u want to eat aged meat? 

[spam1712]

@TheAerosmither y not?

[TheAerosmither]

you don't wash meat with water.

what's next? using soap?

[fadeawade03]

I think I'll spend a little more at a steakhouse than going through all this shit....molds? nothing compares to professionally done. No thanks.

[bobwatters]

@dormantsaiyan this wont get you sick your just another one of those people that are scared of beef. dry aging is perfectly acceptable but i would not let it touch the bottom of the pan and have it sitting on some type grate.

[spacecarb]

@ilfri77 put it in a drawer to keep the cold air in when you open it for other stuff.

[ilfri77]

Great receipe, but how can u avoid opening ur fridge? Can u just put a lid on it and keep in the fridge?

[check2wice]

i dont know about cutting off mold then eating the meat.