UMAi Dry Dry Aging Bags Roast vs The Sausage Maker DrySteak Wraps
The UMAi Dry Dry Aging Bags Roast lists for about $4 more than the The Sausage Maker DrySteak Wraps. Per bag: about $8.67 for the UMAi Dry Dry Aging Bags Roast and $7.33 for the The Sausage Maker DrySteak Wraps. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
UMAi Dry
UMAi Dry Dry Aging Bags Roast
~$26
The smallest UMAi steak bag, 10 x 20 in, sized for a boneless roast or a 2- to 3-bone rib roast of roughly 8-12 lb.
Best for: Someone aging a holiday rib roast rather than a whole subprimal
The Sausage Maker
The Sausage Maker DrySteak Wraps
~$22
Instead of a bag, these are plant-based breathable sheets wrapped around the cut and held on with elastic netting, so no vacuum sealer or immersion step is involved.
Best for: A cook without a vacuum sealer who wants to age a sirloin or ribeye roast in the kitchen fridge
| Specification | UMAi Dry Dry Aging Bags Roast | The Sausage Maker DrySteak Wraps |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$26 (3-bag packet, $26.00 on umaidry.com) | ~$22 (3-wrap pack, $21.99 on sausagemaker.com) |
| Type | Dry-aging bags | Dry-aging bags |
| Bags per pack | 3 | 3 |
| Price per bag | ~$8.67 per bag | ~$7.33 per bag |
| Largest cut | 12 lb | 16 lb |
| Vacuum sealer | Vacuum sealer recommended | No vacuum sealer needed |
| Ages | beef | beef |
UMAi Dry Dry Aging Bags Roast: what it gives up
- Too small for a full striploin or ribeye subprimal
- Smaller cuts lose a larger share to trimming after aging
- Frost-free fridge required
The Sausage Maker DrySteak Wraps: what it gives up
- Wrap-and-net contact depends on how well it is applied
- Single size only
- No guidance on fridge type beyond a home refrigerator
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