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long past time to attempt to dry out again

Wolfpack
Wolfpack Posts: 3,553
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well a ribeye at least. Bought a prime whole ribeye today and into the Unami bag it goes- going a little shorter this time- 35 days or so. 

For the newer guys on the forum, this is a must try. You won't believe how much the dry aging intensifies the flavor. Plus it's really simple- the bag is optional. 

Going to to start keeping a log to measure weight loss etc so I can fine tune the process.

 
Greensboro, NC
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,516
    Have a great trip! One suggestion though - I see it is resting on a wire rack as recommended but it appears that rack is then resting on a styrofoam tray. For better air circulation you ought to pitch the foam and use some other spacers or feet. Just trying to help! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,553
    edited March 2016
    Ron- it's not on a tray but does look that way in the pic. It's raised about 4" in the air on a wire rack.  But appreciate you looking out for me. 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    Whew. 

    Scared me me for a tic. Thought you were quitting the madhouse. 
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  • malligator
    malligator Posts: 102

    You sure you want all that bottled water sitting so close to a roast you're trying to dry age? :)

    LBGE in PHX

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,516
    Great idea of keeping a record for future reference. I do the same. As a rule of thumb for me anyway with boneless rib eye subprimals:
    28 to 35 days 19% give or take a few tenths
    45 days 21 to 22%
    60 days 24 to 25%
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,553
    malligator said:

    You sure you want all that bottled water sitting so close to a roast you're trying to dry age? :)

    It's the wifes beer of choice but not much different than my normal bud light. Tonight going with Leffe blonde  
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Cashfan
    Cashfan Posts: 416
    Does it dry well packaged like that? I thought it was supposed to be exposed to air.

    Forgive my ignorance, I've never aged anything before, but want to try it.
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  • Lo_Gear
    Lo_Gear Posts: 108
    Same here I would love to know more about this
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,553
    Check this out- @RRP can tell you all you want to know.

    i can tell you the bag isn't necessary and it can go commando. 

    http://www.drybagsteak.com/umami.php


    Greensboro, NC
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  • Lo_Gear
    Lo_Gear Posts: 108
    Thanks!
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,516
    Wolfpack said:
    Check this out- @RRP can tell you all you want to know.

    i can tell you the bag isn't necessary and it can go commando. 

    http://www.drybagsteak.com/umami.php


    I have to step lightly here, but if interested go to their home site and read more about the "why". Here's the link:
    http://www.drybagsteak.com

    Yes, you can go commando! BUT not everybody NOR their spouse cottons to the idea of having a raw 12 pound chunk of beef sitting in the family refrigerator for 5 to 7 weeks. 

    I volunteered to be the moderator of her forum years ago when I encouraged the lady owner to add a forum feature to her young web site at the time.

    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    edited March 2016
    Whether you go commando or not, you still have a "raw 12 pound chunk of beef sitting in the family fridge"

    (most go commando in their beer fridge, fwiw)

    the bags have some solid logic behind them, but for many it seems to come down to their being a safety blanket. Not necessary, but it makes you feel goood and scares away the imaginary boogie man!
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