The High Steaks Difference

We hear it all the time. Our steaks are amazing, so much better than the grocery store.

There are many factors that contribute to the level of quality that you can expect from High Steaks Butcher Shop. We are going to break down one of the differences. The difference between fresh beef, wet aged beef and dry aged beef.

Most of the beef you find in the grocery store is classified as fresh beef, some refer to it as “green beef”. Fresh beef means that after slaughter the meat is immediately shipped to stores where it is cut for consumer use. Due it’s freshness though the muscles haven’t had the chance to break down at a molecular level. This results in a more iron rich flavor and tougher steak. Since the product is also not aged it also results in a lower price point.

Aging beef, whether wet aged or dry aged, allows for molecular break down inside of the muscles. This results in a more tender, flavorful bite. At High Steaks Butcher Shop all of our Certified Angus Beef product arrives to us wet aged for a minimum of 21 days.

Wet aging is the simple act of cryovac sealing a primal muscle to preserve freshness, retain moisture and allow for the molecular breakdown to occur.  

At High Steaks Butcher Shop we also offer dry aged beef. The concept is similar to that of wet aging, but the result in flavor and texture is completely different. Dry aging in a climate controlled environment allows for the molecular breakdown to occur. The natural enzymes break down muscle fibers resulting in a rich nutty blue cheese flavor profile packed with umami and softer texture.

At High Steaks Butcher Shop we dry age our beef for 30 days before we cut into it, at that point we will cut steaks to order until the primal is sold. We have found 30 days provides an amazing flavor result. While as steaks continue to age the richness of flavor does increase.

While wet aged and dry aged beef are two of the major differences between our beef and what you will find elsewhere, it isn't the only difference. 

Click the link to see what is in our dry ager and what is ready.Click Here