Title: How to Dry-Age Steak: Everything to Know About Dry-Aged Steaks - Thrillist
Headings: Make the Perfect Dry-Aged Steak at Home
Make the Perfect Dry-Aged Steak at Home
Why even dry-age a steak to begin with?
What happens to the meat during the aging process?
What’s the best method for dry-aging?
Which cuts work best?
What’s the best length of time to age a steak?
Is it possible to dry age a steak at home?
What’s the best way to cook aged meat?

Content: Essentially, nobody wants a steak that tastes like, well, the fridge. As the steak ages, it also loses a lot of blood, which you may risk getting all over your other groceries if you aren’t careful or using a separate, temperature-regulated fridge. To combat this, Pollaci suggests keeping your aging steak on a rack with a pan below to catch all the drippings, including blood. “First rinse your meat, dry it, and then wrap it in cheesecloth. Fans and salt bricks are great but it’s not a necessity for the at-home dry-ager,” he explained. “ Let it stay put for about 3-4 weeks and trim off any mold that forms.” Though it’s entirely possible to age a steak at home, think long and hard before you jump into steak-aging as a hobby. Instead of investing in a fridge specifically for aged meats or building a customized Himalayan salt closet next to your pantry, you could always splurge on an aged steak at a trusted craft butcher in your area. What’s the best way to cook aged m