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 University of Guam Land Grant - Extension Service

If you consider yourself a foodie or a meat enthusiast like I do, then you’re 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 it’s 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 what’s so special about it? And why does it cost so much more?

Read more in the Guam Daily Post