W aged loins had higher (Pb0.01) L* values than D or SB aged loins. Warner–Bratzler shear force of steaks was not affected (P>0.05) by aging method or quality grade but increased (Pb0.0001) as end-point temperature increased. Sensory panel evaluation also showed no effect (P>0.05) of aging methodor quality grade on myofibrillar tenderness, juiciness, connective tissue amount, overall tenderness or off flavor intensity. Steaks cooked to 62.8 °C were juicier (Pb0.05) than those cooked to 71.1 °C. Neither D nor SB aging had advantages over W aging