Saturday, January 28, 2017

Dry Aged Ribeye








     Dry Aged Ribeye is made for lovers, especially at Valentines (although this girl wouldn't hate it anytime of year)!  By now, you've probably heard of dry-aged meat, but what makes it so special you ask!?  Whelp, at Whole Foods Market, their butchers use the prized rib and loin cuts and age them for 14-21 days in house.  Humidity and temperatures are controlled during this process, and you can see it in person when you drop by the store, ( ... is anything more sexy than seeing aging beef behind glass).  The aging process concentrates the steak's natural flavor while also reducing the moisture content.  Enzymes also break down the fibers on a microscopic level, which imparts a tender character.  If you are in the mood to impress this Valentines, or any other time you are trying to suck up, I highly recommend letting Whole Foods help you look even more awesome than you are!  So when your Sweetheart says, "Where's the beef"...you will have plenty to say!  ;)

Ingredients for 2-4 servings~
3 Tablespoons Butter, softened
1 Tablespoons chopped Garlic
1 finely diced Green Onion
Zest of half a Lemon
Dash Pepper
Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2~ one pound Dry Aged Ribeye Steaks

     Mix Butter, Garlic, Onion, Lemon and Pepper til well incorporated.  Add EVOO and 1/3 Butter mixture to medium high Cast Iron Skillet, add both Steaks and sear 5 minutes on each side for medium rare, longer for more well done.  Remove from heat and spread each Steak with remaining Butter mixture and let rest 5 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

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