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Will Walt ACTUALLY make it 35 days??

Yes, he has the patience of Jobe!
4 (66.7%)
Maybe, but it will be incredibly difficult!
1 (16.7%)
No Way!  He'll look at that big ol' ribeye in the fridge, look at my finished steak pics, and CAVE! ;)
1 (16.7%)

Total Members Voted: 6

Voting closed: April 15, 2014, 07:13:28 PM

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mnsmoker

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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2014, 05:23:03 PM »
Well I could not take it any longer ordered my bags  today. How long does it take to get the bags already excited and I don't even have the meat yet. Will any bag sealer work I know someone that has an older unit maybe 4 or 5 years old.
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2014, 05:50:09 PM »
I think I read something about the new stand up foodsaver versions not working or working well but the standard style vac sealer works fine useing the vac mouse.
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #17 on: April 02, 2014, 07:03:03 PM »
Looking perfect, Walt!  Man, you are in for an incredible treat in another week!  Oops... I mean 3 weeks!  Argh!  I'm not too proud to admit that I couldn't hold out that extra 2 weeks.  But, after I see your results, I may have to see if I can! ;)
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2014, 07:57:17 PM »
As soon as my bags get here I'm planning on doing a 28 day. My wife thinks it won't work with me opening the fridge 12 times aday to check on things much like when I first started smoking. The temptation to look will be unreal. Going to ration myself to one quick look a day.
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2014, 09:35:11 PM »
Ok, the latest picture / update posted in the original post.  22 days in, 13 to go.  The wait hasn't been bad but i have had 5 smokes in the last 22 days to help keep my mind off of it.  I have a feeling I am one of very few people looking forward to April 15th.  An unintended benefit to temper tax day.
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2014, 10:09:14 PM »
That's the spirit, Walt!  And, Jim - you can easily sneak 2-3 peeks per day with no adverse effects. ;)
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2014, 09:13:39 PM »
4 week update.  See new pictures & note in original text.  Getting close!
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #22 on: April 09, 2014, 09:33:40 PM »
I just drooled on my keyboard.  :o I can taste the anticipation!! ;D ;D
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #23 on: April 09, 2014, 09:55:44 PM »
By the way, I'm proud of you, buddy Walt!  I could not have made it this long!  21 days and I would have been grilling!
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #24 on: April 09, 2014, 11:43:22 PM »
There is a visible difference between 3 & 4 weeks.  I can only assume it will translate to taste.  Maybe the trick is to cut it in half (or buy 2 if feasable) & pull 1 @ 21 days & the next @ 35. Just sayin.......
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2014, 07:44:48 AM »
It should, Walt, but I don't know for sure....you in uncharted water. ;)
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #26 on: April 10, 2014, 09:31:04 AM »
Its been a week, Jim.  I would expect you should have received your kit by now.  Time to start the 50 day ageing.  Or 28!
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #27 on: April 10, 2014, 07:38:41 PM »
Its been a week, Jim.  I would expect you should have received your kit by now.  Time to start the 50 day ageing.  Or 28!

50 day??  You're trying to make my head explode, Walt! Hahahaha!! :o
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #28 on: April 12, 2014, 08:53:32 AM »
My kit has been here for a week now just haven't had the time to get started hopefully this weekend!!!!!
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Re: 35 day dry age of whole rib eye
« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2014, 11:40:51 PM »
Tomorrow is day 35.  The plan is to cook steaks on Thursday, day 37.  I will remove the rind & vacpac individual steaks Thursday.  Will report back soon.
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