Re:Trimming

[Ron Pratt]

MdemRare wrote:

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Thanks for the heads up on the trimming! One other question is I read a thread the mentioned small air pockets after a couple of days, how much is acceptable? I did notice on one of my loins small air pockets on the end but the bag looks well sealed?

John,

Small air pockets are nothing to worry about and as your boneless sub-primal continues to age it will shrink somewhat and especially in the “valleys” where the bones were removed. It helps to keep in mind the the Drybag material actually was designed to breathe meaning it allows moisture to escape, but at the same time it allows air to come in! You don’t want to have a perfect vacuum the full time! It’s best though to handle the bag as little as possible during the aging process so as to not disturb the bond between the bag and the meat. Personally I make it a practice to not even touch the aging beef from the time I place it in the refrig until time to take it out.

Ron