UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Dry-aged beef: Science behind savoriness

UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Dry-aged beef: Science behind savoriness

UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Dry-aged beef: Science behind savoriness


5/11/2026
Cooked dry aged steaks
Cooked dry-aged steaks, ready to serve.
Prepared dry aged steaks
Dry-aged steaks are prepared for cooking.

 

Jeng-Hung Liu
Jeng-Hung Liu is an assistant professor of animal sciences at the 做厙AV Land Grant - Extension Service

If you consider yourself a foodie or a meat enthusiast like I do, then youre always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to enjoy a steak. In honor of May being National Beef Month, I thought I would take this opportunity to delve into the science behind a particular way of processing beef that delivers a really distinct texture and flavor. While its certainly not a new technique, dry-aging beef has resurged in popularity in recent decades and can commonly be found on menus in high-end steak restaurants and for sale at grocery stores, even here in Guam. So whats so special about it? And why does it cost so much more?