BEEF USDA PRIME DRY-AGED TOMAHAWK RIB CHOP (44 OZ)

BEEF USDA PRIME DRY-AGED TOMAHAWK RIB CHOP (44 OZ)

Weighing in at 44 ounces and exploding with flavor, the presentation of this thick-cut and beautifully marbled Bone-In Ribeye Steak is every bit as impressive as the taste! Dry-aged beef is beef that has been hung or placed on a rack to dry for several weeks. After the animal is slaughtered and cleaned, it is hung as a full or half carcass. Primal (large distinct sections) or sub primal cuts, such as strip loins, rib eyes, and sirloin, are placed in a refrigerator unit, also known as a "hot box". This process involves considerable expense, as the beef must be stored near freezing temperatures. Subprimal cuts can be dry aged on racks either in specially climate-controlled coolers or within a moisture-permeable drybag. Moreover, only the higher grades of meat can be dry aged, as the process requires meat with a large, evenly distributed fat content. Because of this, dry-aged beef is seldom available outside of steak restaurants and upscale butcher shops or groceries. The key effect of dry aging is the concentration and saturation of the natural flavor, as well as the tenderization of the meat texture.