Winn's Signature Process Features Cargill's Sterling Silver(R) Beef
DALLAS, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Meeting the world's demand to know more
and more about where there food comes from and the processes behind
specific flavors and seasonings, Texas-based Winn Meat Company has launched
the world's first web cam to showcase the fascinating process of dry-aging
beef.
"After much thought and months of discussion at every level of our
company, it finally occurred to us that the world needs a Dry-Age Cam!"
said Jamie Samford, Corporate Chef, Winn Meat Company.
"What could possibly be more exciting for our customers than watching
proteolysis at work! At least 21 days of sheer bliss for the steak that is
selected for our dry-age program."
Winn Meat Company's signature dry-aging process is setting the standard
for a fabulous beef experience. To illustrate how important this process
is, Winn recently introduced PRIMO, the Pampered Steak to the worldwide
community of food fans. PRIMO's 21-day experience is documented at
http://www.winnmeat.com , with photographs that illustrate the changes in
color, texture in the dry-aging cooler.
What happens to beef when it is dry-aged that creates such a buzz?
The scientific word is proteolysis, or breakdown of muscle proteins.
This process depends on specific enzymes that focus on digesting proteins
when the animal is alive. When the animal is harvested, these enzymes are
released into the meat where they begin to breakdown proteins into their
more flavorful components, amino acids, and act on the muscle tissue to
make it softer. This all occurs under very controlled conditions,
temperature of 35-38 degrees F, and humidity of 50-60% with a very
controlled air flow over the meat. All Winn Meat dry-aged beef is dry-aged
at least 21 days.
Winn Meat Company's impressive process has a powerful foundation with
the use of the United States' leading premium program of beef from Sterling
Silver(R) Premium Meats, sourced from Cargill Meat Solutions.
"We've developed this signature process and decided to take it on as a
business in 2003," said Walter Wilkerson, President of Winn Meat Company.
"Our customers are looking for innovation and, ultimately, the best product
available. Dry-aging delivers the most tender and flavorful beef possible,
and we're proud to have had such success in our dry-aging program."
Winn Meat Company explored and pursued its signature, custom dry-aging
program through a collaboration with Ted Grieb, Executive Chef of Dakota's
in Dallas.
About Winn Meat Company
Winn Meat Company has been providing food service customers with
top-quality meat products and services for over 100 years. The company was
originally founded as Bunting's Wholesale Market in 1902. Robert Winn
bought the company in 1974. Today, Mr. Winn's son Todd and son-in-law
Walter Wilkerson continue the family tradition of service excellence that
is now the hallmark of Winn Meat Company.
From specialty cuts to custom orders, Winn Meat Company is dedicated to
giving customers not only high-quality products and services, but value.
With a team of experts from the culinary and meat and protein industries,
Winn Meat Company's capabilities range from sourcing unique products to
in-house development of products to meet customer specifications. Winn Meat
Company is proud of many longstanding relationships built on a commitment
to quality and service. Winn Meat Company offers a broad range of products,
from true dry-aged beef to fresh all natural game birds. For more
background, please visit http://www.winnmeat.com.
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