Dry Aging: A Chef's Guide **What is dry aging?** Dry aging is a method of beef preservation that involves storing primals or subprimals in a controlled environment of temperature, humidity, and airflow for an extended period of time. **Why dry age beef?** * **Tenderness:** Dry aging improves tenderness by allowing natural enzymes to break down the muscle tissue. * **Flavor:** Dry aging intensifies beef flavor through moisture loss and concentration of flavor compounds. * **Texture:** Dry aging c