How long can you wet age

Wet aging is relatively new. Essentially all you do is vacuum seal your meat and leave in the fridge for 7 to 28 days. The enzymes are still at work breaking down the tissue and the bag seals out air to prevent contamination. This is a much easier process that can be done to frozen meat.

For best results, the brisket should be wet aged for 30 to 60 days. We think the meat is best when we cook it around the 45-day mark, but you can adjust this formula to suit your tastes.

The cryovac bag requires all the oxygen be evacuated from the bag, which provides for a longer shelf life long after aging is complete. During the transportation time, the wet-aging takes place naturally. The aging time can be from 21 days to 42 days.

Step Two: Aging the Meat

Place the meat in the lower portion of a refrigerator and let it rest. If possible, place the meat in a fridge that you do not open often and is set between 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit. You want the meat to sit undisturbed between 30-60 days, with an ideal goal of around 45 days for best results.

Storing Fresh Brisket

A fresh brisket will be fine in the coldest part of your refrigerator (35 to 40 F) for up to five days before cooking and up to eight days if your refrigerator section is kept at a temperature lower than 34 F.