In article <urjVf.181903$B94.99795@pd7tw3no>,
"graham" > wrote:

> "Reg" > wrote in message
> news
> > OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >
> >> Over the past year or so, I've returned 2 pork shoulder roasts to the
> >> store. I've put them in the 'frige for cooking within 48 hours and they
> >> stank when I opened them, and the 'frige temp out back is monitored
> >> closely at 38 to 40 degrees F...... so I took them back as rotted meat
> >> and got a refund.
> >>
> >> I took a frozen pork shoulder out of the freezer yesterday and put it in
> >> the 'frige to thaw. Took it out a couple of hours ago, it was still
> >> slightly crispy with ice crystals. No way in hell can it be spoiled.
> >>
> >> It stinks. Smells sulfury to me.
> >>
> >> Is it just me? Is this, like, a normal smell for pork shoulder??????
> >
> > It's not uncommon. It can happen with cryovaced pork. It depends
> > on the pack date, so it may you may not encounter it every time.
> >
> > The sulfur odor should dissipate quickly, within a few minutes
> > of opening. Key point. If it doesn't, it's gone bad.
> >
> > --
> > Reg
> >
> Is there achance that it was the meat of an uncastrated boar? That can
> really stink!
> Graham
>
>

Commercial pork... Unlikely but thanks anyhoo!

It's got a few minutes to go now and the smell permating the house is
quite appetising. I also added fresh thyme, dittay and rosemary from
the herb garden.
--
Peace, Om.

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