My first attempt at dry aged rib-eyes

[muebe]

So I was introduced to dry aging bags by another member and thought I would give them a try. It was my first time out so I did not want to ruin an expensive large roast so I started with a 4lb bone-in rib-eye roast. I had to file down the edges of the bones so the bag would not tear(they are thin). And because I have the upright food saver I had to use these special fabric inserts to get a proper seal...



After several minutes of cussing to get the pieces of fabric in place while at the same time sliding the bag into the sealer I finally got it... on the first try



Now into the fridge on a Bradley rack for 30 days...



Wish me luck

[squirtthecat]

Watching this!

[Keymaster]

Good Luck, I always wanted to try this so I'll be watchin too!!

[Greg Stoudenmire]

Watching this!

X2

[smokeasaurus]

X3

[Old Hickory]

X4

                                                                   

[TentHunteR]

X5


You guys have me really interested in this.

[teesquare]

X6.837

[mikecorn.1]

So I'll go X7. Where do you get the bags from Mike?


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[muebe]

So I'll go X7. Where do you get the bags from Mike?


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http://www.drybagsteak.com/

[LostArrow]

Muebe , I have a foodsaver model 3480 ( the upright 3000 series with " smart seal"
I been reading this doesn't work with the dry bags , we're you able to get to work with the "smart seal "?

[muebe]

Muebe , I have a foodsaver model 3480 ( the upright 3000 series with " smart seal"
I been reading this doesn't work with the dry bags , we're you able to get to work with the "smart seal "?

Yes. Mine is the V3460.

They have a video of that process...



Now the video makes it look much easier than it is. I got it on my first try using a little different technique.  The hardest part is keeping the fabric(mouse vac) pieces in place inside the bag while sliding the bag into the foodsaver. I will put together a little pictorial of how I did it and post it here.

[LostArrow]

Thanks

[mikecorn.1]

So I'll go X7. Where do you get the bags from Mike?


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http://www.drybagsteak.com/

Im guessing you got the sampler pack. I watched the videos. Looks like a nice product for home dry aging.

[muebe]

So I'll go X7. Where do you get the bags from Mike?


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http://www.drybagsteak.com/

Im guessing you got the sampler pack. I watched the videos. Looks like a nice product for home dry aging.

Yes I got the sampler pack seemed like a better deal. Although the small bags will be useless and just for practice. You are not going to dry age an individual steak. When you remove the outer crust you will end up with very little steak left. It might work on a 2 1/2 inch thick rib-eye but I don't think they will be very thick when done.

If this is successful I will do a large packer brisket or full rib-eye roast next.

Just did not want to start with huge, expensive cut of meat until I know what I am doing