Pork Smells Off-Near the Bone

Hi All,

I purchased a bone in pork shoulder from a smaller grocery chain, and after cooking and while carving I noticed a bad smell on the meat near the bone. Funky is the best way I can describe it. It was within expiration, and was not cryovaced when I purchased it. The bone came out fairly cleanly (it didn't "fall off"). The temp was fine after it rested.

I don't cook too many large chunks of meat, so the error may have been mine in not cooking it long enough, but that smell was bad. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Jeff

jvalentino wrote:while carving I noticed a bad smell on the meat near the bone.

Its always a shame to waste food, but with two people I know currently on the injured reserve list due to food poisoning when in doubt, throw it out seems the wise move.

Bone-in pork shoulder is currently $1.09/lb at Peoria Packing, I suggest a do over.

Peoria Packing Butcher Shop
1300 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312-738-1800

jvalentino wrote:Hi All,

Thoughts?

Jeff

It's hard to tell from here, but it could be what's known as "bone sour". That can occur if the carcass was not properly chilled down after slaughter.

If it were me, I'd have a chat with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline (1-800-535-4555) before digging in.

Ron

Unlesss in dire financial and hunger straights, I can't imagine doing anything but throwing out a piece of meat if you think the smell is bad. It's likely to be spoiled, but even if it's not, why would you want to eat bad smelling meat?

Kennyz wrote:Unlesss in dire financial and hunger straights, I can't imagine doing anything but throwing out a piece of meat if you think the smell is bad. It's likely to be spoiled, but even if it's not, why would you want to eat bad smelling meat?

Lol. Fortunately I am in niether of those positions nor do I care to eat bad meat and did throw it out.