Can I age my own steaks?
Chef's answer
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.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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If you'd like your steak medium-rare, it should feel like your cheek: tender and soft but still fleshy (as opposed to raw, which would be just soft). If you want a medium steak, touch your chin: The steak should still be tender, but with some resistance.
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The best way to defrost steak in a hurry Simply fill a large bowl with cold water, place your steak in a resealable and leak-proof plastic bag, and submerge it in the water. If your steak has been frozen individually in a vacuum-sealed bag, it's okay to leave the steak in the bag when you submerge it..
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A spoiled steak will have a potent odor that no longer smells like raw steak but instead has an ammonia-clad aroma. You'll definitely know the odor when you smell it, and it's a sure-fire sign that you should not plan to eat it! It's important to note that your nose may not also be the best thing to use..
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It is not uncommon to pair a white wine with the seafood to start, then progress to a bolder red when you make your way to the steak. We recommend a full-bodied wine to start, such as a California Chardonnay, followed by a red rich in structure, such as a Bordeaux.
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Depending on the thickness of the cut, you should leave your steak to thaw in the fridge for at least 12 hours. Most pieces of meat will need 18-24 hours to thaw properly, and a particularly thick cut could require up to 30 hours..
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Freezing meat keeps bacteria in a dormant stage. However, once thawed, these bacteria can become active again. Never thaw meat on the counter or let it sit out of the refrigerator for more than two hours..
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Spotted on CTi News, a Taiwanese cable TV network (via Women's Health Mag), the idea is pretty simple. Turn one of the pots upside down and place the meat in a bag on top. Next, fill the other pot with room temperature water and put it on top of the steak.
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