Why do you hang meat?

Answer by  abyss108 (23)

Meat is hung to drain out the blood from the meat, to expose it to air causing it to dry, to help the meat cure and develop its flavor. Also the enzymes present in the meat break down the fat and hence tenderize the meat and help in adding flavor.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well in the case of cured meats it is so that the meat will keep longer. The dry surface created by the air circulating around is a less hospitable place for bacteria and germs to thrive.

Answer by  caylascreations78 (489)

Generally, people hang meat to let the blood soak out of the animal and dry it up. By hanging it upside down, the meat dries so it doesn't sit in it's own blood.

Answer by  bash (1026)

It will attract the attention of buyers. Apart from this it easy to cut and handle. More space is not required if the meat is hung. People can also buy it according to their choice.

Answer by  Matt83 (112)

Hanging meat makes it get air all around it. It also allows it to age, making it more tender. it also doesn't spread ecol i, which is found in meat substances.