I thought I might share my experiences regarding untrimmed weight losses using Drybags and to wonder out loud how these compare to others.

1st - New York Strip - 21 days - 18% loss

2nd - Rib Eye - 28 days - 19% loss

3rd - Rib Eye - 35 days - 19.2% loss

4th - Rib Eye - 45 days - 20.8% loss

Indeed, these ranges of "shrink" look about right. In processor testing we have found that you can anticipate "shrink" of about 12% at 14 days and 17% at 21 days. Both DrybagSteak aging and traditional open air aging experience the same rate of shrink at 14 and 21 days. The DrybagSteak seems to release moisture more efficiently at 28 days, most probably because it does not have the ever hardening "bark" blocking the release of moisture. Where the big difference in aging methods is noticeable is in trim. DrybagSteak will save you a lot of trim loss over traditional open air aging. Of course, a good sharp knife helps a whole lot, too!!

RRP wrote:
I thought I might share my experiences regarding untrimmed weight losses using Drybags and to wonder out loud how these compare to others.

1st - New York Strip - 21 days - 18% loss

2nd - Rib Eye - 28 days - 19% loss

3rd - Rib Eye - 35 days - 19.2% loss

4th - Rib Eye - 45 days - 20.8% loss


I just wanted to update this thread with my most recent experience:

5th - New York Strip - 35 days - 21.4% loss