Nexis wrote:
> This is the second time in the last few months this has happened. I picked
> up a couple of pork shoulder roasts to smoke for pulled pork. The use by
> date on them says November 18th. Today is the 15th....so why does it smell
> so bad? It looks normal, not brown or gray or anything. I opened the package
> and the smell about gagged me. Has anyone else had this experience? I assume
> it's bad...at least, I won't eat it. I'll be returning it. Ugh.
>
> kimberly...trying to think of something else to have for dinner.
>
>


Cryovac meat often smells bad when you open the package. The smell
dissipates quickly when you cook it. (It will probably dissipate just
from exposure to air.) If the meat is *really* starting to spoil, the
smell will get worse when you start cooking it.

Best regards,
Bob