tinyfish Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 This is my first go at the Umai Dry Age bags. I started with a 10.5Lb boneless striploin. After 35 days in the Umai bag I was left with 7.40 Lbs before trimming. The steaks before trimming After trimming I was left with 4.20Lbs of dry aged striploin. My price breakdown. I paid $120 or $12Lb for a USDA Prime striploin after shrinkage and waste my per pound price is $29Lb. For me I can buy dry aged Canadian Prime for $19Lb I get a good price from my butcher. For someone who can't get dry aged or the price is too much then try the Umai bags. The meat has that nice dry aged aroma. My advice would be to age a bone in rib roast with the fat cap. The bones and the fat cap will protect the meat which will result in less waste. The striploin has no fat cap protecting the one side so you have good meat that gets wasted. Stay tuned tomorrow I will be eating some. I've been out of town for about 10 days so I need some KK time.
MacKenzie Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 tinyfish, things look interesting and we will be watching for the cook tomorrow.
tony b Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 I eat those raw!!! Can't wait to hear how it comes out actually cooked!
tinyfish Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 I eat those raw!!! Can't wait to hear how it comes out actually cooked! Hey Tony did you try the Cimarron rub yet?
DaveyR Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 ooohhh Tony i didnt know about those dry age bags. They look great.
tony b Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Hey Tony did you try the Cimarron rub yet? Kinda. I used it to season a pan-fried boneless porkchop for breakfast yesterday - tasty! Still haven't put in on any actual Q yet, but on my list of upcoming cooks.
Firemonkey Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 What did you do with the trimmings? I dont cook steak without dry aging it anymore, and strip loin is my preferred cut. I always hate to waste the meaty portion of the trimming - the end slices off the primal, and the underside where there isnt any fat. I started saving it in the freezer, and have been adding some to the mix when I grind beef for burgers. The trimmings give the burgers a little layer of the rich, aged taste. I will also use it when making stock - I just hate to throw it away. Since you are using a bag, you shouldnt have any concerns with mold or any other "nasties" getting on the meat while it ages. (I dont use bags, and have never seen any mold at all, but I dont go 35 days either. 21 is about as far as I like to go)
ckreef Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Looks really good tiny. I'll take mine MD rare please.
ckreef Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 What did you do with the trimmings? I dont cook steak without dry aging it anymore, and strip loin is my preferred cut. I always hate to waste the meaty portion of the trimming - the end slices off the primal, and the underside where there isnt any fat. I started saving it in the freezer, and have been adding some to the mix when I grind beef for burgers. The trimmings give the burgers a little layer of the rich, aged taste. I will also use it when making stock - I just hate to throw it away. Since you are using a bag, you shouldnt have any concerns with mold or any other "nasties" getting on the meat while it ages. (I dont use bags, and have never seen any mold at all, but I dont go 35 days either. 21 is about as far as I like to go) I've gone 35 days with open air dry ageing. As long as you keep the humidity below 80% you shouldn't have any mold issues. I've always tried to maintain 70% - 75% humidity. Interesting idea about the trimmings although at 35 days the trimmings get pretty tough.
tinyfish Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Posted July 15, 2015 I've gone 35 days with open air dry ageing. As long as you keep the humidity below 80% you shouldn't have any mold issues. I've always tried to maintain 70% - 75% humidity. Interesting idea about the trimmings although at 35 days the trimmings get pretty tough. At 35 days in the bag the outer layer is very very hard.
tony b Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Hey Firemonkey! Where you been dude?? Been a while since you last posted. Hope this is a Welcome Back moment!
