How does dry aged meat not go bad?

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How does dry aged meat not go bad?

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Answer 1

So you know how bad bacteria makes meat go bad? Dry aging meat does not allow these bacteria to grow on the meat. The air is kept dry and cold so the moisture in the meat is drawn out. Bacteria cannot grow in cold, dry climates.

The enzymes in the meat break down the cell structure making the meat more tender.