Aging
The process of holding meat under controlled conditions to improve tenderness and flavour over time.
Best For
Understanding quality labels; aged steaks and roasts
Also Called
Ageing, Maturation
Animal Type
general
Customer's Tip
Ask whether your beef is dry-aged or wet-aged — both improve tenderness but in different ways.
Cooking tips
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