Straight from Cryovac to UMAi bag?

[Terry Gregory]

Hello. I intend to pickup my sub-primal tomorrow at Costco. In watching one of the videos, the individual simply pours excess blood out of the Cryovac bag into the sink and then immediately places the protein in the UMAi bag. Rinsing and patting dry not required or recommended, correct? (I want to say that I know USDA doesn’t recommend this in general, but I am just asking to be sure. I’m thinking you don’t want to risk introducing contaminants/bacteria through the rinse/pat dry process.

[Ron Pratt]

quote mahenryak” post=6532:

I’m thinking you don’t want to risk introducing contaminants/bacteria through the rinse/pat dry process.

BINGO! Terry! Using tap water let alone taking the chance of the meat touching the sink or counter adds unnecessary risks. As you said, just let it drain, but don’t rinse and don’t try to pat dry. After sealed in the UMAi Dry® and placed in a properly working refrigerator then any excess moisture inside the bag will be released through the bag during the dry aging process. BTW I’m starting a new one tomorrow myself! How long do you plan to age yours? I’m going 45 days for sure. Ron

[Terry Gregory]

Thank you RRP! I am thinking I’ll shoot for 45 days myself. I’m excited!

[Terry Gregory]

I ended up opting for a boneless rib-eye for my subprimal. They didn’t have Prime in this selection so I went for the Choice. I noticed my seals didn’t take yesterday when I checked on it this morning, so I vacuumed sealed again, and resealed this morning. I placed three seals on it. Looks fairly tight now, clinging to the meat, so hopefully all will go well. I think I figured out April 21 or so is my target date.

Note: Since I didn’t trim any of the bag to begin with, I had sill had enough extra so I didn’t have to use a different bag this morning when I re-vacuumed sealed.

[Terry Gregory]

Hi @RRP . I think things are going reasonably well. Do I need to flip the protein once in a while or just leave it alone the entire duration? Thank you.

[Terry Gregory]

I should add that I have an 1 to 1.5 inch air gap underneath (grate is resting on some pegs, if you will). So it should be getting good circulation.

[Ron Pratt]

quote mahenryak” post=6549:

Hi @RRP . I think things are going reasonably well. Do I need to flip the protein once in a while or just leave it alone the entire duration? Thank you.

Terry, I am a firm believer in NOT messing with it once it is bagged and on the rack! Why risk breaking the bond between the UMAi Dry® and the meat? Or puncturing the bag?Just leave it alone is my motto!
Ron

[Terry Gregory]

Hearing this, I will leave well enough alone. Thank you!

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