Dry Aged Rib-Eyes

13 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 beef rib or loin roast, boneless, approximately 6 pounds
  • 1 package cheesecloth, cut in half (approximately 1 yard)
  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 rack to fit in sheet pan
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Horseradish Gremolata, recipe follows
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish root
  • 3 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Make space in back of refrigerator for 7 to 10 days at a steady temperature of 38 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Remove roast from packaging and rinse well.
  3. 3
    Pat completely dry, wrap with 3 layers of cheesecloth.
  4. 4
    Place on a rack fitted inside a sheet pan in back of the refrigerator, fat side up.
  5. 5
    After 24 hours, remove, unwrap, discard cheesecloth and wrap with a fresh piece.
  6. 6
    Place back in the refrigerator for 6 to 9 days undisturbed.
  7. 7
    Make sure to check your refrigerator for temperature accuracy prior to dry aging.
  8. 8
    Keep in bottom/back of refrigerator and if possible, a refrigerator that doesn't get opened often.
  9. 9
    Remove roast from refrigerator.
  10. 10
    Remove cheesecloth, cut away the fat and trim the ends and any discolored parts of roast.
  11. 11
    Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  12. 12
    Slice roast into 6 (1 1/2-inch thick) steaks.
  13. 13
    Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  14. 14
    Cook steaks for 4 minutes on first side, turn and cook 3 minutes more.
  15. 15
    Transfer to a serving platter.
  16. 16
    Top with Horseradish Gremolata and let rest 5 minutes.
  17. 17
    In a medium bowl, whisk butter with garlic, horseradish, vinegar, zest and salt.
  18. 18
    Stir in the parsley.
  19. 19
    Yield: 1 1/2 cups, about 10 to 12 servings

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