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# Meat-Upgrading Sauces
The Sansaire Steak Aging Sauce Mimics the Task of Dry Aging

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-09 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-aging
References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/sansaire-steak-aging-sauce/) & [amzn](https://amzn.com/B017HPEPA6)

Not everyone has the time for dry aging when it comes to preparing a cut of meat, so the Sansaire Steak Aging Sauce looks to provide the taste without the time or work. One tablespoon per pound of meat enables the Sansaire Steak Aging Sauce to provide meats with a [rich, high-end meat flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucified) without having to spend the money. The sauce is specially crafted for use in sous-vide cooking (since it is made by Sansaire) to help fully immerse meat cuts in the sauce for exceptional texture and taste.

The Sansaire Steak Aging Sauce helps mimic the taste of dry again by using natural sugars that will provide the perfect finish on the cut when chefs give it a [final sear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-oink-salts) before consumption.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Meat-upgrading Sauces:** The trend of meat-upgrading sauces offers a convenient and taste-enhancing solution for busy individuals who want to achieve the flavor of dry-aged meat without the time and effort.
- **Sous-vide Cooking:** The trend of sous-vide cooking aligns with the use of meat-upgrading sauces like the Sansaire Steak Aging Sauce, creating opportunities for innovation in enhancing the texture and taste of meats.
- **Time-saving Food Preparation:** The trend of time-saving food preparation methods, such as using sauce to mimic dry aging, caters to the needs of busy individuals who want gourmet flavors with minimal effort.

### Where This Applies

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation and marketing of meat-upgrading sauces, tapping into the demand for convenient and flavorful meal solutions.
- **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry can innovate by developing smart sous-vide cooking devices that integrate seamlessly with meat-upgrading sauces, enhancing the cooking experience and flavor development.
- **Gourmet Restaurants:** Gourmet restaurants can adopt meat-upgrading sauces and sous-vide cooking techniques to elevate their menu offerings by providing customers with the taste and quality of dry-aged meats in a more time-efficient manner.

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