do dry aging steaks cook faster ?

[ramzi]

Hello --
I dry aged some steaks 90 days or so. I noticed that they reached temp much faster than before. My cooking method, oven in 250F for about 45 minutes, till 90F, rest for about 10 minutes, and sear then on the very hot pan--pre-heat cast iron on stove top for about 20 minutes--for 60 to 90 seconds.

I noticed that the dry aged steaks got to 90F about 10 minutes faster--thank good I am anal about watching it!

Has anybody else seen this ? Should I chalk up as a fluke ?
-ramzi
PS I do the same on the grill, low indirect heat till temp is reached, rest, then sear it on a very hot grill.

[Mitrakas]

I have noticed the same thing don't think it's a fluke

[Potkettleblack]

They sear faster, as I understand. Less moisture should produce faster cooking.

[HorseDoctor]

Correct! I think...

[Harry]

Asked my meat person who also furnishes meat to a commercial BBQ caterer - dryer cooks faster, she says.

[ramzi]

Ok, thank you for confirming my observations....