Dry Aged Steak at Home

Step 1

On a plate sprinkle salt evenly on both sides of steak-you can use up to 1 teaspoon if the steak is really large.

Step 2

Let steak sit on the plate for 45 minutes, then flip and repeat time.

Step 3

I do this at room temperature.

Step 4

You will notice that the steak will weep then suck the fluid back inches

Step 5

This seasons them and tenderizes them. (we have fiddled with different amounts of salt, 3/4 teaspoon seems to be perfect)

Step 6

Once done with the salt/plate process I place my steak(s) on a rack over a cookie sheet to air dry.

Step 7

Do NOT cover.

Step 8

You can place them in the fridge*, however you will need to pull them (1 inch thick) back out 1 hour before you grill.

Step 9

Allow steak to "age" for 3 1/2 hours, up to 5 hours.

Step 10

*I do not place my steak(s) in the fridge, I simply place the rack in the oven to age. Our house is cool so if your house is hot, I would place in fridge , pulling steak(s) out one hour before you grill.