What does dry aged beef mean?

Dry aged beef is meat which has been hung to dry for many weeks. Following when the animal is slaughtered and cleaned, possibly a whole half will likely be hung or prime cuts (big distinct portions) are going to be put into a cooler, also called a "hot box". This method entails substantial expense because the meat has to be stored close to freezing temperatures. Also, just the higher grades of beef may be dry aged, because the procedure calls for meat having a large, consistently distributed fat content. Therefore one rarely encounters dry aged beef beyond steak restaurants and high-end butcher shops. The main element of dry aging is the concentration of the flavor.

Burbick Farms offers dry aged beef that is hung for 18-21 days. We believe that this offers the best taste and tenderness to the meat. Combining that with the fact that we're raising grass-fed, grain-finished beef, it ensures you the highest quality beef in the area.

The procedure changes beef by two means. Initially, moisture is evaporated from the muscle. This results in a higher concentration of beef flavor and taste. Next, the beef's normal enzymes break up the connective tissue within the muscle, which results in much more tender, delicious beef.