8. Benjamin Harrison4 Martin (Benjamin3, Henry2, Peter1) was born 1771 in Albemarle Co, VA, and died 1844 in Wilkes Co., NC. He married Fannie Martin January 13, 1797 in Wilkes Co, NC, daughter of John Martin and Elizabeth Green.
Dry vs. wet aging! There are two ways of aging beef: wet and dry aged. Wet aged occurs when the beef is kept in a vacuum-sealed bag and not exposed to the air. During this process the beef sets in its own juices and doesn't loose much moisture causing the beef to be less juicy and have a wet taste. Dry aged beef is placed in an aging cooler with a controlled temperature between 35-38 and humidity of 50-60%.
Beef must be allowed to age between slaughter and cooking, to disperse some of the bloody taste and allow the flavor of the beef to mature. There are two techniques used for aging beef: wet aging, and dry aging, and they result in very different flavors and textures. Most authorities on meat agree that dry aged beef has a superior flavor, and it is often found at fine dining establishments. Wet aged beef tends to be cheaper, and dominates the meat market: almost 90% of the beef sold commercially is wet aged. Both aging techniques are also designed to make meat more tender.