Instructions

1. Wash the cut of beef and pat it dry with a clean towel.

2. Pat it dry with a clean towel again. This task must be repeated several times throughout the dry aging process, which effectively "sucks" the moisture from the interior to the exterior of the meat.

3. Place the meat on a rack and place the rack on top of a baking sheet with a rim to prevent spills or leaks.

4. Place the rack of beef, uncovered, on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. This is typically the coldest part of the fridge.

5. Examine the beef twice a day and pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture. After about three days the beef will begin drying out and as a result, a dark crust will form on the exterior.

6. Remove the beef and trim off the outer crust after five to seven days. The beef can now be cooked and eaten like a normal cut of meat. Cook or freeze as soon as you cut off the crust, which should be done within a week of starting the drying process.