Four dry-aged pieces of meat sitting on a counter. - Mediterranean/Getty Images Aging meat is a process wherein meat is kept in stable conditions, allowing enzymes to break down connective tissue, ...

When you order a dry-aged steak at a restaurant, you know that you are in for something special. The meat has a deep flavor and tender texture that just can't be matched by unaged beef. The process of ...

Why do people age meat? By far and away, the #1 reason is that it increases the tenderness of the meat. A distant 2nd is because some people favor the flavor of aged meat. But first off, what is aging ...