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Default Oh GEEZE, the stench of these lamb shanks!

On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:54:13 -0500, Michael Horowitz
> wrote:

>Went to a local chain (GIANT) on the way home and picked up a pair of
>lamb shanks. They came shrinkwrapped, just like a turkey.
>Opened them up and the stench was overwhelming;
>Right back to the store and without question my money was refunded.
>Went back to the butcher and asked him about it. Yes, says he; other
>customers have complained also; you have to let them air for about
>:10 minutes.
>
>Is this guy full of baloney? - Mike


I dunno. Did you try rinsing them? I always expect an off odor until
I've rinsed off meat.


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