UMAi dry aging bags
Okay Mr. Duck, I just ordered the 5 bag charcuterie kit for $22.50. I'll most likely try coppa first over the next month or so. Stay tuned.el Ducko wrote:...sure does look that way, but if it can allow me to avoid sinking megabucks into a temperature/humidity controlled rig, it might be worth a shot.oops1215 wrote:...too easy.
However, I believe in the "second mouse gets the cheese" philosophy- - I'd sure like to hear from someone who has tried the things. (Also, I'm cheap. ...and you thought ROSS was bad...!)
Hi Jan,
I've used two eye rounds. I buy them from the local meat "outlet" store, they sell lots of whole sections. I also make biltong with this.
The recipe was a mixture of several sources, plus some input from the "Greedy Italians" series, with lots of garlic. But thanks for the Matti Kaarts link, it shall be used!
I'll still post photos, just need to get the process right!
Jan L
I've used two eye rounds. I buy them from the local meat "outlet" store, they sell lots of whole sections. I also make biltong with this.
The recipe was a mixture of several sources, plus some input from the "Greedy Italians" series, with lots of garlic. But thanks for the Matti Kaarts link, it shall be used!
I'll still post photos, just need to get the process right!
Jan L
I just sliced my Coppa that I had in the fridge for the last 3 months. They lost 38% weight. Turned out wonderful. I used the recipe from their site.Dave Zac wrote:Coppa cured two weeks and is now in the UMAi bag and back in the fridge. Check back in in about a month and a half
I guess the reason I am posting is because they are too optimistic as to the time it takes to make a good Coppa. Going by their recommendation, mine only lost about 25%. You definitely want to weigh your wet coppa and then shoot for at least a 30% drying.
Rudy
Hi Dave,
I am looking forward to your report when the Coppa is ready, with some photo's if possible.
Hi Rudy,
Thank you for that advise about the 38% weight-loss.
I will be ordering the UMAi bags next week sometimes, there seem to be another manufacturer of these bags on the market, from Denmark I believe.
The Danish ones are suitable for drying smoked meat as well.
Cheers,
Jan.
I am looking forward to your report when the Coppa is ready, with some photo's if possible.
Hi Rudy,
Thank you for that advise about the 38% weight-loss.
I will be ordering the UMAi bags next week sometimes, there seem to be another manufacturer of these bags on the market, from Denmark I believe.
The Danish ones are suitable for drying smoked meat as well.
Cheers,
Jan.
Hi Jan from WA,
I read it on the net somewhere and now I can't find it anymore.
My cousin in Holland will know if there is a Danish manufacturer, I emailed him yesterday about it.
What interested me most was the mention of smoking the meat first and than drying it in the bag in the fridge to your own liking.
Smoked meat is dry on the outside but needs to be moist on the outside for the bag to stick to it to work properly.
Let us all know how you finish up with your Bessaola's with photo's if possible.
Good Luck Mate,
Jan from QLD
I read it on the net somewhere and now I can't find it anymore.
My cousin in Holland will know if there is a Danish manufacturer, I emailed him yesterday about it.
What interested me most was the mention of smoking the meat first and than drying it in the bag in the fridge to your own liking.
Smoked meat is dry on the outside but needs to be moist on the outside for the bag to stick to it to work properly.
Let us all know how you finish up with your Bessaola's with photo's if possible.
Good Luck Mate,
Jan from QLD
The Umai Dry Steak bags sold in the US is the same product as the original Tublin®10 bags invented and manufactured by
TUB-EX ApS Industrivej 10 DK-9830 Taars Denmark
Tel. + 45 9896 1122
Mail. info@tub-ex.com
You can email them to see whether they have a distributor in OZ, or this could be an opportunity for you Crusty!
TUB-EX ApS Industrivej 10 DK-9830 Taars Denmark
Tel. + 45 9896 1122
Mail. info@tub-ex.com
You can email them to see whether they have a distributor in OZ, or this could be an opportunity for you Crusty!
Hi Red,
Thank you for that info. I only just found out that there is a distributor in OZ for the Tub-ex bags.
They are Misty Gully.com.au and Smokehouseflavours.com.au. They used to sell the UMAi Bags awhile back.
Tub-ex has now a bag suitable for smoking whole muscle meat such as Rauchfleisch etc.
UMAi has no such thing on the market YET!!
I am keen to try them out and have some meat in the deepfreezer waiting for the bags.
Cheers,
Jan.
Thank you for that info. I only just found out that there is a distributor in OZ for the Tub-ex bags.
They are Misty Gully.com.au and Smokehouseflavours.com.au. They used to sell the UMAi Bags awhile back.
Tub-ex has now a bag suitable for smoking whole muscle meat such as Rauchfleisch etc.
UMAi has no such thing on the market YET!!
I am keen to try them out and have some meat in the deepfreezer waiting for the bags.
Cheers,
Jan.
If you guys can find a cheaper source, by all means buy them there. I think the US seller is too expensive. I sure wish I knew what these bags are made from. They do allow the meat to loose moisture while maintaining vacuum and preventing mold.
Anyway, here's a crappy photo taken with my iPhone with a coppa still in the bag and ready to be sliced. It has lost 38% weight. The color was a beautiful mahogany red and the flavor reminiscent of prosciutto. Notice how the bag is still maintaining its vacuum seal even after 3 months in the fridge:
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And, after slicing wafer thin:
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Anyway, here's a crappy photo taken with my iPhone with a coppa still in the bag and ready to be sliced. It has lost 38% weight. The color was a beautiful mahogany red and the flavor reminiscent of prosciutto. Notice how the bag is still maintaining its vacuum seal even after 3 months in the fridge:
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And, after slicing wafer thin:
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Rudy