35 Day Dry-Aged Ribeye At Home! | UMAi + An Easy Hack!

In this video I'm going to show you how to dry-age a boneless ribeye roast using UMAi dry bags, WITHOUT using a vacuum sealer. After this roast has finished it's 35 days, I'll cook up a beautiful steak! Buy UMAi: umaidry.com More links and instructions below.
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After steaking out the roast and trimming off the excess fat and crust has been trimmed off, I was ready to cook up one of these bad boys!
I brushed on a little cooking oil on both sides of the steak, then seasoned it with very course sea salt. I allowed the steak to sit out on the counter and come up to room temperature.
I used my kettle grill for this cook with my cast iron grates and Grill Grates in place. I had a nice pile of hot briquettes (I was using Kingsford Professional) under the grill grates. I seared off both sides for about one minute, before taking the steaks over to the indirect side.
The bottom and lid dampers were almost completely shut for the final cooking process. I monitored the temperature and pulled the steak once it hit 125ºF internal. I let the steak rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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[@BallisticBBQ]

You can check out UMAi Dry Bags here: Umaidry.com/

[@robbylake3784]

Thanks for the link and I like this method.

[@MisterFuturtastic]

You do the most in-depth burger videos I have ever seen... could you please do a video on how to make hamburger patties with just a knife and no meat grinder? I have seen other chefs explain it but they don't go as in depth and explain things as well as you do. I know I can trust your methods! Also.. I am curious about doing this and how to protect yourself from food poisoning as well as possible.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Are they a sponsor?

[@FireDrake77]

Is it possible to use these bags with a Tomahawk Steak?

[@GugaFoods]

Greg those look phenomenal! 😋

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you my friend!

[@MrBrandonfulton]

Hey Guga would you have reverse seared it?

[@rn5598]

The great Guga!!!

[@brianramirez8255]

Whens the collab between you two happening?

[@nyxdoc2801]

My friend, you are the best. We love your videos here in Iran 🇮🇷. Thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes

[@lesschilling6741]

Nice breakdown video from start to finish. I am very interested in trying this UMAi dry aging process, thanks to your videos. Cheers, mate!

[@Texas2.5]

Those look phenomenal! I recently did a dry age experiment (my first) and was surprised by the final results. Great stuff!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Gorgeous dry aged ribeye!!! Also, a great idea using a water bath to purge the air out of the bag!!! Man, you've got me wanting to dry age some steaks!!! Cheers brother!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for stopping by Brother T-Roy!

[@baraaw.baroudi3335]

Man, I've enjoyed every second of this video! This is sooooo good ideal test, really appreciate it, thank you Grek very much.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@frossm]

Fantastic video. I'm going to try this when the weather warms up here a bit. Thank you so much for explaining the process so well.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for stopping by Michael!

[@garryhammond3117]

Hey Greg! What an amazing idea! I missed your earlier freeze drying videos, but I think this is amazing. It's like the food they send into space with the astronauts. Another great video! - Thanks! - Cheers, GarryH

[@craig721]

Man, that looks great!! Nicely done as always!

[@grubershmuel]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Good one!! The vac sealer part has been the one thing holding me up. Was wrestling with spending $200 for something I’ll only use for sealing dry age bags. I don’t really see myself vac sealing anything else. I’ll just bypass that now!!

[@hdflame]

I’ve got about a ten lb. ribeye in the second week now. I liked The submersion method. Hadn’t thought of that. Even easier than the vacuum seal. Can’t wait for mine.

[@Jonsurfsup]

Great and thanks for the feed back and advice .

[@CookingWithRy]

Every time I see one of your dry aged videos, I'm amazed by the color of the finished cut. The intense flavor must just be wonderful :)

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Ry! It really transforms the meat into something very special.

[@TheWolfePit]

THAT MARBLING!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

It was a good one Larry!

[@TheWolfePit]

@@BallisticBBQ NO DOUBT Greg!!

[@dedtestpie4892]

thanks for sharing this method!

[@ChezJ1]

That really looks A-Mazing Greg. I’m always afraid to try dry aging, something about it just scares me lol. I’m going to do this. You’ve convinced me. 👍👍👍

[@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ]

I love the "hack". I've been wanting to try dry aging with the umai bags but I really don't want to buy another vacuum sealer just for the special bags. I already have a 22 quart The Briner bucket. I think I'm going to order some bags & give it a try. Thanks!

[@SmokedReb]

Looks awesome, Greg! Thanks for sharing this method sans vacuum machine, cheers

[@cujimmykay53]

Brilliant video, very informative...👍

[@EverydayBBQ]

Dude I know EXACTLY what you mean with that front sear char flavor! You nailed that as usual. Perfect cook and those bags make me want to give some dry aging a try. Cheers, brother! 🍻

[@marcinlabus2358]

This is looking awesome! Greetings from Poland ;)

[@majorkilljoy03]

Nice video I have a Tenderloin dry aging right now can't wait to try it out

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This looks awesome. Cheers, Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Dwayne!

[@JoshandBabe]

Looks very awesome. I learned something on this video. Where was the steak stored during the 35 days and at what temp?

[@1984BBQ]

Awesome looking steak Greg ... I have never had dry aged beef before . The more is your video's on them it makes me want to try it ..

[@gibbyutah]

Great video! Thanks

[@josefjoexerri]

Great video. You got another subscriber 👊

[@andygodlewski]

Great video, Greg! New camera? Nice shots!!

[@unclerickssecretrecipellc1987]

What are some ways that I might want to use the trimmings from my dry aging. I did my first New York strip for 49 days and it was fantastic. However I would like to use the trimmings if possible. I used the Umai bag. Thanks for your help! Richard Yoder

[@michellemybelle62260]

I think I'm in Love! Ribeye has always been my second favorite meal next to eggplant parmesan with spaghetti! I'm sure it you ever cooked me a ribeye like this but a little more med. Rare It would jump to my number one! I might even forgo the Lea & Perrins ! Not that meat ever tasted bad to me I just love sauces and dips and dressings !You are a genius with grilling and the science of food.Wish I had that prof. Sealer!

[@rpprt3]

Just from the thumbnail I knew this would be a killer video. That beef looks so good.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Jack!

[@onlyychevys]

I have a ribeye roast at 30 days now, I'm planning on pulling it today! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing this method!

[@davidmilner1262]

@onlychevys Williams Wanna trade times with me? I'm on my first ever ribeye roast at only like 16 days now. I'm going for the 30-35 day mark. Let's trade days!!! Haha I need to eat it!!!

[@torpol]

How did it turn out??

[@davidmilner1262]

@@torpol Mine didn't turn out as good as I thought it was going to. Everyone was acting like it was going to be the greatest thing ever and unfortunately for me it wasn't. It was definitely more tender. But the flavor was relatively the same. I'm going to try one more time but maybe push it to like 60 days!

[@onlyychevys]

@@torpol It turned out great! I recommend this method. I would wait 35 days for better flavor.

[@torpol]

Thank you for your reply!! :) I'm currently brining a pork belly to make some homemade (smoked) bacon. When that is done, I am gonna get a bone in Ribeye roast from butcher and try this.

[@ComancheChiefSD]

Looks great, bro!!!

[@rubenponcejr3801]

You are the dry aged king love the videos my man.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you very much Ruben!

[@eleventhknight9744]

Those grill marks can make grown men cry. Well done again, as always sir

[@harsoo]

Awesome informative video Greg. We can save a few bucks not having to buy a vacuum sealer. I've developed a taste for dry aged beef which I did not like before as I liked wet-aged better. I guess my meat bill is going to go up for more dry aged beef. I must admit that I'm more and more beginning to like the funk like an aged bottle of wine. Definitely grows on you.

[@jacksonaeo2795]

Love the videos!

[@dreddiemurphy6990]

Could i get a link or description on your slicer? I have a 15lb rib eye in the fridge now and think my 10" Wusthof might have trouble with it.

[@baconfister]

Holy crap dude! This video is pure cash money in regard to the vacuum-less sealing technique! THANK YOU!!!

[@baconfister]

Oh yeah, SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@junedwardpena5814]

hello there. i am so interested in dry aging. i love your video. just curious.. where did you put the meat while it was aging? was in the fridge? or did you store it in a cabinet? sorry for the questions

[@paulb2741]

Looks great, I wish I looked that good after dry aging

[@BallisticBBQ]

LOL! Me too Paul! LOL!

[@05subisti]

That looks delicious!

[@tpunx99gsx]

Ive done a bunch of Ribeyes in umai bags. Love them. Best thing, the fat you trim (withiut the bark) off put aside and store in your freezer or fridge. Then when ready to use grind or chop some and mic with ground beef and make the best burgers you will ever taste. Dry aged beef burgers.

[@rjbtedtaotao8241]

Thank you mr.greg for the nice video!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks for stopping by Raymond!

[@MyGirlKray1]

Hey Greg do you think I can have success with dri aging 2 striploins in umai with a compact 130 can, 4 rack beverage cooler that has auto defrost and holds at 34 degrees?

[@Jeremiah6071]

Umai should make sure you never need to buy a bag again for making this video. Not wanting to buy a vacuum sealer was the only thing holding me back. Btw you nailed every aspect of this. Perfect selection of meat, perfectly dry aged, and perfectly cooked. That was an exceptional piece of Prime.

[@jeffincabo]

Maybe the best Ribeye I have ever seen ! OMG !

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Jeff!

[@jasonsechrist1]

I need to try this.

[@paulspevacek]

you just saved me the cost of a vacuum sealer. thanks!

[@ScottGaltbbq]

Just Beautiful!

[@robbylake3784]

I got the bags that I ordered, 2 ny loin in the fridge. Gonna try 31 days for Part 1 and 45 days for Part 2. They are choice, so I'll see how it turns out? I'm pretty excited.

[@jeffreyhatmaker7254]

The steaks look great. What do you do with the ends that you trimmed off? Thank you

[@DominicZelenak]

I appreciate a man who knows his meat. This channel is tippy top.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks for watching Dominic!

[@Cookoutcoach]

Lol I love the smell of char in the morning hahaha. Absolutely incredible looking results Greg. Sounds like 35 days was a perfect time for the dry age process. Well done bud 👍

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Steve! Yep, 35 days is spot-on for my taste. Cheers!

[@pennhill5459]

great tip

[@SheldonBeldon]

The steaks may have just been earthy flavored but you’ll always be a renegade of funk when it comes to cooking in my book. Love the vid man.

[@patlim1499]

Love ur video, awesome sir. 👍🏻👍🏻🍺

[@CookingWithCJ]

Perfect looking steaks Greg! Making me want to head out to the store for a couple steaks for dinner. Cheers brother.

[@MelodicAxe]

Amazing, I love dry aged steaks! They make really good burgers too.

[@robertdavis9986]

Beautiful steaks...nice job!

[@jakeizlove]

Thanks!!

[@miltonoberman4042]

What are your thoughts on cooking dry aged meat sous vide, and then browning the outside on the grill or in a cast iron pan? Since the dry aging tenderizes the meat, would you need to sous vide it for 2 hours or would it reach 131 degrees in one hour?

[@nj-bz8pv]

Steaks looked very good

[@yeahnahyeah7872]

Have you tried the sausage makers dry age wraps? I cant get them in australia at a decent cost but they sure look easy. Have a look and see what you think

[@IL-saxophonist]

Hello!! I heard that it's suggested to use meat from the original vacuum packaging, although I saw you didn't. Is this necessary?

[@alsairafi91]

Great idea to use water merging method. I would have snipped the extra part of the bag with a pair of scissors and usig a vacuum sealer seal it on one side and reuse it again for a smaller roast

[@devildog281gt]

Just wondering, why the GrillGrates over the Craycorts? Also, why were they flaming up so bad? Generally my GrillGrates put an end to that unless something is not going right? Steak looks like it came out great though!

[@richbayhurst4160]

through your experience how many days is the best for dry aging 45 or 60 for a prime grade rib roast

[@shawnhamilton1919]

does it gain more red tint the longer you let it sit between cut time and cook time?

[@salamiman223]

Looks incredible! You make it look so easy too. Definitely need to try this after I muster up 35 days of patience 😂😂

[@BallisticBBQ]

The trick is to buy a couple steaks at the same time you purchase the roast. Get your beef fix right after you put the bagged roast in the fridge!

[@salamiman223]

@@BallisticBBQ Solving beef problems with more beef. Greg, you're a man after my own heart 😂😂😂 Great cook brother. Looking forward to your next video.

[@Xelbiuj]

You should do a test with an untrimmed steak. I would like to know how the dried bit cook up and taste.

[@getoutandgrill]

Holy crap. No mouse vac pads? This is awesome.

[@EduardoVega]

hi! quick question, why not just using a regular food saver instead of using the zip tights?

[@nokoolaid]

Could one use a shop vac to get the air out when it's in the bath?

[@jaysonescoe5799]

👍👍🤤🤤🤤 killer Greg, oh man does this look and I’m sure it was awesome!!! No doubt never see a failure of any of your endeavors cheers.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for stopping by Jayson!

[@TheDorb10]

Hi greg. Just finished a whole bonless ribeye for 35 days. Not sure if its good, it has some green on the outside but on the inside looks good. Not sure about the smell. What do you think?

[@bobcarson4847]

GEAT LOOKING

[@TheGregWallace]

Do you dry age this in the refrigerator or just at room temp?

[@Jonsurfsup]

Can you use a small box fridge 3.3 cu feet and does the fridge did to be a set to particular temperature ??

[@BallisticBBQ]

You don't want to use one of those small "Dorm Fridges", simply because they do not have circulating fans and the temps can be unpredictable. You don't want the temperature to exceed 37ºF.

[@iimrfantasy5891]

hey greg, is it possible to dry age lamb with Umai?

[@vandavidson3049]

Just did my first strip loin; however, I didn’t have a bucket tall enough. Just used a 5 gallon bucket...maybe 1.5” of meat was sticking out of the water. There is also a large seam running down the bag that is not in contact with the meat. Additionally, I twisted the bag and double zipped the tag end. Do I need a do-over? My upright foodsaver wouldn’t handle the bag.

[@gmshowtruck]

Interesting and nice video this is Greg :-) At what temp you let the meat in the fridge for 35 days and what did you do with the meat after aging you did cut off ?

[@BallisticBBQ]

I keep my fridge at 37ºF. I'll keep the larger chunks of trim to add into sausage and ground beef.

[@rafaellaneofytou4160]

Hey, can I dry age it with the normal vacuum seal bags? Is it in a normal fridge? (open/ close the fridge makes a difference? should I worry about the temperature)

[@frederickhillegas2115]

It smells really good! I have my smell-o-vision on. What type of knife did you use to cut the meat when you first took it out of the refrigerator? That looks so sharp.

[@BallisticBBQ]

That was a Shun Classic boning knife. Thanks Frederick!

[@frederickhillegas2115]

@@BallisticBBQ thank you for your answer, was that the larger knife when you cut off the ends and you also cut it into steaks? Not your smaller knife

[@bobcarson4847]

very nice I like your way of drying meat-thank you from Bob Carson

[@bobcarson4847]

Greg

[@michaelbeattie6953]

I like the music during the cooking shots. Nice touch. Not sure about the music coming on when you were talking. Seemed a bit random.

[@BarrettDavidson]

If I wanted to trim off the thick fat at the end of the roast, would it make a difference if I did it before aging? Or do you recommend not trimming anything until after aging?

[@BallisticBBQ]

Wait until after the dry-aging, so you don't lose too much meat. I'd rather trim off fat than lean.

[@brianpreston5206]

I wanna dry age and use umai. If I order how long does it take to receive

[@randyceasar9229]

Hey Greg, love the video especially the trick with the water. I had one question, if you had to choose between just two cookers that you own, what two would they be, and why. If you can’t answer I totally understand.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Yeah, tough question. If you will give me three it would be the kettle, just because it is easy to use, easy to move around and pretty darn versatile. The Pit Barrel Cooker, because it pretty much runs itself, it is portable and can cook A LOT of food at one time. Finally, my Lone Star Grillz offset vertical. It puts out perfect BBQ, holds a lot of meat, is versatile and such a pleasure to cook on.

[@randyceasar9229]

Not surprised with the Lone Star, or the Kettle. I was surprised with the Pit Barrel. I will have to do my due diligence and look a little more closely at that cooker. I appreciate the reply thank you. I own a Yoder YS640, it’s definitely a great cooker, but I was looking at the Lone Star and that seems to be the next step up in terms of smoking witch I only use the Yoder for. That Lone Star seems to be versatile in its own right. Once again thank you. PS more Lone Star videos please ;)

[@afslayer]

You are a meat artist! Also i noticed some slick new camera moves!

[@jtimmis]

what do you do with the left over pellicle?

[@713anand]

Do the umai bags result in a better product than the bed of salt method?

[@CurrentElectrical]

What model of Shun knife is that?

[@brianramirez8255]

Ok, WOWZERS

[@vida22aj]

I`M SOLD. THANK YOU, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.

[@JohnJacob]

Is oxidation, or what seems to look like oxidation, normal during dry aging with umai dry bags... I tried this method and I'm 20 days in but there are areas on the steak that look to be a pale brown rather than mahogany in color and I'm hoping its just oxidation. Any thoughts?

[@ahmikjones]

I would really like to see a Burger Lounge clone burger. There are a few in your area. La Jolla, Carlsbad and Kensington. Thanks.

[@petergriffinson1907]

Do you need to put the meat on a cooling rack in the fridge?