Crusty

So today was a totally new experience.

I have been trying to wet age my own steaks for nearly 21 days. I bought some cheaper steaks from my local Aldi and decided I'd vacuum seal them in the fridge for nearly 3 weeks. (Next time I'll make sure to pat dry the meat properly)

In those near 3 weeks I decided I'd like to try use a cast iron pan. I also decided I'd like to use beef tallow too to get the best crust.

I normally like to reverse sear my steaks then on my gas burner. But this being thinner and smaller I wanted to do a fast hot cook and I must say I'm quite happy with the results, especially for my first time.

I now pray I don't give myself food poisoning after 3 weeks haha. The steaks gave gone past their use by date and did have a slight pungent smell when opening but to my research and knowledge that's okay. It smelt a bit like dairy/meaty. Time will tell haha

All in all I think it made the steaks softer than usual but I'd like to try it with some better quality steaks otherwise it was pleasant 😁