Aging Flashcards
Bone in ribeye
We serve between 25 and 32oz Because of the bones - more flavour Recommended for sharing Americans call it the cowboy steak The bone-in is a rib ( between the 6th and 12th)
Ribeye
Same meat as bone in just bones removed.
We serve 14oz
From the loin (upper back hind)
Striploin
16oz
Pretty much the same as ribeye
We can do an 8oz strip
Tenderloin
Cut into 6, 8, or 10oz
Fillet Mignon is tenderloin from a calf
Short loin
The porterhouse, t-bone, bone in striploin
T-bone 25oz
Porterhouse - 18-20oz
Bone in strip - 18oz
Dry aging
Breaks down protein, fats, and carbs into amino acids, fatty acids, and sugars.
The most important amino acid is glutamate - a part of MSG.
Dehydration going from 75% to 70%
Jacobs dry aging
3.5 Celsius
80 to 90% relative humidity
Shortloin/longloin is well protected so lasts longer
So does a bone in ribeye
A striploin will age faster as it’s less protected
Wagyu is not dry aged
Tenderloins are not dry aged
If somebody wants one, order a porterhouse or t-bone