UMAi Dry® brings together the best of old world artisan meat tradition with sophisticated modern technology making it easy for you to craft authentic dry aged steak, charcuterie and salumi in the comfort of your own refrigerator. UMAi Dry® Features: NO ORDINARY PLASTIC BAG!

• Breaths and allows meat to dry age
• Protects meat while aging
• Prevents exchange of odors
• No mess, no mold, no off­-flavors
• UMAi Dry® is a special membrane, not a vacuum bag

Description:

Create the rich, nutty flavour and buttery texture of dry aged steak found in prime steakhouses. A variety of UMAi Dry® sizes for both dry aging and charcuterie.

Kit Includes:

• 3 UMAi Dry Roast Size: 10x20in / 250x500mm
• 3 UMAi Dry Ribeye/Striploin (Standard) size: 12x24in / 300x600mm Suitable for strip loin, boneless ribeye, sirloin, Scotch fillet (UK/Aust.)
• 3 UMAi Dry Short Loin/Brisket (Large) Dimensions: 16x28in / 400x700mm Suitable for short loin, brisket, boneless and bone-in lip-on ribeye
• 10 UMAi VacMouse adapter strips for channel-type sealers

Vacuum Sealer Recommended:

Please Note:The Vacuum Sealer and Meat products are not included - Pictures and Videos are used for illustrative purposes only. Our range of Vacuum Sealers can be found in our Ebay Store.

Instructions:

STEP 1: Clean Transfer Meat into your Ribeye/Striploin Dry Aging Bags Aim for a clean transfer from the original packaging to UMAi Dry®. Try not to touch the meat.

1. Scrub the exterior processor packaging with soap and water. Wipe dry.
2. Cut open packaging on the wider end of the meat, and drain off excess purge. Make sure the opening is wide enough for the meat to slide through easily.
3. Fold back a 2-3 inch cuff of the UMAi Dry opening to keep it clear of purge or fat.

For Boneless Cuts:

1. Keep meat covered in its original packaging.
2. Slide UMAi Dry over meat and original packaging.
3. Flip meat end over end.
4. Pull out and discard the original packaging.

For Bone-In Cuts:

1. Prepare clean surface using kitchen parchment or foil. Slide meat out of packaging and rest on clean surface.
2. Do not dry meat. The gooey coating is the ONLY way your UMAi Dry bag sticks to the boneshell and fat cap.
3. To prevent sharp bone ends from piercing the UMAi Dry membrane, place a thin strip of parchment paper or folded damp paper towel along the bone tips.
4. Slide meat into the UMAi Dry bag; be careful not to snag the bones. Preserve as much “meat glue” as possible.

Important Note:

UMAi Dry provides a customised dry aging environment- even when loose. During the first 24 hours after bagging, UMAi Dry will relax. Don’t worry! This is normal as the membrane takes up moisture from the meat. After it bonds and the meat shrinks by week 3 or 4, the UMAi Dry membrane may even release. Never fear. It’s still protecting your dry aging treasure.

The Dry Aging Process: What to Expect?

• Day 1: At least 75% of the meat surface is in contact with the UMAi Dry membrane. And your kitchen might be a mess.
• Day 2: UMAi Dry will relax, and may appear loose as it takes up moisture from the meat. There may be moisture pooling in the corners; let time and your fridge take care of that.
• Day 4-5: Bond begins to form; you may notice color change.
• Day 10: The meat should begin to turn mahogany brown. You may begin to catch an earthy, blue-cheesy, nutty scent.
• Day 21: The bark is firm and dark, mostly even in color, and almost firm enough to “knock” on. There may be softer and firmer spots. Small white dots may be salts, fat or mold, which is OK. Grey, blue, green, or black mold is bad news.
• Day 28-45: The meat is firm and dark, and may begin to pull away from the UMAi Dry membrane. Separation is normal— the meat is still protected in its “custom dry aging space.”

• Pickup Available

  Anyone local to the North East of Victoria is welcome to pick up or inspect items at our retail shop. This is located at shop 2 / 159 Vincent Rd Wangaratta. Opening hours are 8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday & 8.00am-1.00pm on Saturdays.
  

• Australia Wide Postage

  All items are posted within 1 day of the purchase date except for weekends & public holidays. Unless otherwise specified all items are sent via registered post to ensure a hassle free transaction. You will receive your tracking number via a confirmation email once the order has been posted. All items have our return address on them in case delivery is not possible and our courier chooses to "return to sender". Combined shipping rates are most welcome! In most cases we can send multiple of the same or different items in the same package and save you money, simply call or email us with the list of items you would like to purchase and we will give you a postage quote.

  Need it quick?

  Express postage available for all items.

• International Postage

  We welcome international customers!

  Can’t find the same product in your country or does the current Australian dollar make it a savvy choice to purchase it from us? Either way with the surprisingly low cost of shipping and our successful international postage history it’s a smart move to purchase from us! 99% of the items we have for sale are able to be sent via our national carrier Australia post to be on-forwarded to any country in the world. We can also potentially combine the cost of shipping for multiple purchases of the same or different items, the cost is calculated by the total weight of the parcel and not the amount of items in it. We encourage anyone who would like a postage quote to simply contact us with the details of the items they wish to purchase, we can then give you the service options, prices for each and expected delivery time.

• Warranties & Returns

  A refund or replacement will be offered if the item is faulty or does not work as described. Refunds will not be issued on a change of mind basis, if the item is returned in a suitable condition to re-sell then an exchange may be considered.

• Payment & Buying Conditions

  We accept the following payment methods: paypal & bank deposit. We also have eftpos facilities for anyone without a paypal account. Please make payment within 48 hours, if you can't, please notify us of the intended payment time as a common decency. Any purchases not paid for within 5 days will be subject to an unpaid item case being opened. Tax invoices will be issued with purchases.