"50 Days of Waiting"... A Dry-Aged Steak Project by a Couple in Their 7th Year of Marriage

A couple in their 7th year of marriage showcased a special cooking process involving 50 days of devotion for their anniversary. In the KBS 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' broadcast on October 4, 2024, the couple was shown preparing a special event ahead of their wedding anniversary.

50 Days of Waiting, Devotion for Dry-Aging

The core of this event was the 'dry-aging' process that took place over 50 days. The participants revealed that they planned a dish that would take approximately 50 days for their wedding anniversary. To this end, they prepared about 5kg of Chuck Eye Roll and underwent a long-term aging process to maximize the flavor of the meat.

The video captures the process of vacuum-sealing the meat to begin the aging. In the scene where the condition of the meat is checked during the aging process, the surface is seen hardening. Describing the state of the aged meat, the participants used expressions like "it looks like amethyst" or "it looks like a black jewel," explaining the unique texture of the meat completed after 50 days of waiting. During the aging process, metaphors like "it's like a rock" were used as the meat became very hard.

"I fell for the meat on our first date"... Anniversary conversation between the couple

During the cooking process, natural conversation flowed along with the couple's reminiscences of the past. One of the participants mentioned the reason they fell for their partner, saying, "On our first date, you bought me really delicious meat for dinner, and I fell for you right then." Adding that, unlike their usual vegetarian eating habits, they came to like meat after meeting their partner, the intimacy of the couple in their 7th year was revealed.

In particular, the process of managing the meat for 50 days to prepare for the anniversary was described as a time to confirm their devotion to each other, going beyond a simple meal. Despite being in their 7th year, the participants enjoyed the anniversary while creating an atmosphere like the early stages of dating. The participants in the video showed such an affectionate side that it drew reactions like, "You look like a couple of 7 days, not 7 years."

Steak completed with precise temperature control

The process of cooking the aged meat required precise techniques. The participant used a thermometer to finely adjust the internal temperature of the meat to a 'Medium' state between 55 and 60 degrees Celsius. During the meat-searing process, butter, rosemary, and garlic were used to add flavor. While searing the meat, the participant was seen focusing on the cooking while wearing a headband.

Upon tasting the completed steak, the participant expressed satisfaction with the deep flavor created by the 50-day aging, describing it as a "heavy and elegant taste." In the following salad preparation process, additional dishes filled with devotion, such as making a sauce using pear, followed. They completed the salad sauce by cooking with pear, straining it, and then simmering it with butter, increasing the perfection of the anniversary meal.