Bad Ribs or Kingsford's Comp. Charcoal Sucks???

Burk504 · 09-12-2009, 09:03 PM

Has anyone ever cooked ribs just as you normally would, everything seemed fine and looked good but when you tasted them they were just awful? Happened to me today and I can't figure it out.

It doesn't seem that they were 'bacteria bad', because my son ate half a rack (he was so hungry he could eat dirt) and he isn't sick at all. Is it possible to just get a bad rack?

The only thing new in the entire process was I used Kingsford's new 'Competition' Charcoal for the first time. I have never used it before but bought it because they were out of lump at the grocery. Could that possibly put a bad taste in the meat?

landarc · 09-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Yes I have, and I have decided it could be either thing. I have most certainly purchased meat in cryo and found it was bad, got that yuck funk smell. I also bought a bag of charcoal this year that made ribs, pork shoulder, even steak taste bad. It is now in the compost pile.

capri man · 09-12-2009, 09:07 PM

i would not think so!!

BBQ Grail · 09-12-2009, 09:07 PM

Probably not! Sometimes you just get bad meat.

Earlier this week I bought some nice looking ribeyes. At least I thought they were. Cooked them just like I normally did and they just didn't taste right.

It happens. Were the ribs "enhanced?"

BBQ Grail · 09-12-2009, 09:09 PM

Introducing yourself with a post in "Cattle Call" probably would have stopped that from happening.

MountainMan · 09-12-2009, 09:10 PM

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It happens. Were the ribs "enhanced?"

That's what I'd have to ask as well!

Burk504 · 09-12-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

Were the ribs "enhanced?"

The ribs were opened from cryopac last night, rubbed with a basic rub and stored in the fridge in a covered aluminum pan. No marinade or injections involved at all.

Thanks for the quick replies. BTW, I did just add a post to the Cattle Call as well...I hate it when I make newbie mistakes :-(

BBQ Grail · 09-12-2009, 09:36 PM

Do you still have the cryo? Does it have a label? Can you post of picture of it?

Burk504 · 09-12-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

Do you still have the cryo? Does it have a label? Can you post of picture of it?

I don't have the label anymore but I know the sell-by date was today. Anything else on the label thats valuable to pay attention to?

My wife is a real freak about the date on meats and is convinced we are all going to get sick tonight because I shouldn't have cut it so close. It smelled fine and in my mind if it ain't old and it don't stink....its good. Am I wrong?

BBQ Grail · 09-12-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Burk504

I don't have the label anymore but I know the sell-by date was today. Anything else on the label thats valuable to pay attention to?

My wife is a real freak about the date on meats and is convinced we are all going to get sick tonight because I shouldn't have cut it so close. It smelled fine and in my mind if it ain't old and it don't stink....its good. Am I wrong?

Did it say "enhanced" anywhere on the label? Did you buy them at Walmart?

Smell test is the best test for "bad" meat. So that's not likely the issue.

Burk504 · 09-12-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

Did it say "enhanced" anywhere on the label? Did you buy them at Walmart?

Ahhh...I thought 'enhanced' was a mystery bbq prep technique :-(.

I bought the ribs at Costco and have never had an issue with them before. Not sure if it said 'enhanced' or not. I take it that I should stay away from that?

Bushwacker · 09-12-2009, 11:36 PM

I read somewhere on here in a different thread, about someone using Kingsford Comp coal, that it gave there food the taste of Match lite and also smelled of lighter fluid. maybe a month ago.. Can't remember,, I'm Brain damaged, well a little anyway

Hugh Jorgan · 09-13-2009, 02:21 AM

I'm sorry about your ribs. I don't really have an opinion as to what made them turn out less than expected, to many variables. I just wanted to add....
IMHO, Kingsford Comp Chucks!!!

Tweedle · 09-13-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jorgan

.... I just wanted to add....
IMHO, Kingsford Comp Chucks!!!

+1
Coulda been the ribs it happened to me last week but my guess is the kingsford comp I have onlky used 1 bag it burns hotter than normal and it had a funky smell. My bag any way.....

tjus77 · 09-13-2009, 06:19 AM

if they didn't smell and weren't slimy, I would blame it on the Kingsford comp.

09-12-2009, 09:03 PM	#1
Burk504 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-01-09 Location: South Riding, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bad Ribs or Kingsford's Comp. Charcoal Sucks??? Has anyone ever cooked ribs just as you normally would, everything seemed fine and looked good but when you tasted them they were just awful? Happened to me today and I can't figure it out. It doesn't seem that they were 'bacteria bad', because my son ate half a rack (he was so hungry he could eat dirt) and he isn't sick at all. Is it possible to just get a bad rack? The only thing new in the entire process was I used Kingsford's new 'Competition' Charcoal for the first time. I have never used it before but bought it because they were out of lump at the grocery. Could that possibly put a bad taste in the meat?

09-12-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes I have, and I have decided it could be either thing. I have most certainly purchased meat in cryo and found it was bad, got that yuck funk smell. I also bought a bag of charcoal this year that made ribs, pork shoulder, even steak taste bad. It is now in the compost pile. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

09-12-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
capri man is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-07 Location: doerun, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i would not think so!! __________________ weber kettle brinkman gourmet smoker smokey joe brinkman smoker big azz upright smoker really ugly UDS kingsford kettle grill weber smokey joe platnium big gas grill (sorry!)

09-12-2009, 09:07 PM	#4
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Probably not! Sometimes you just get bad meat. Earlier this week I bought some nice looking ribeyes. At least I thought they were. Cooked them just like I normally did and they just didn't taste right. It happens. Were the ribs "enhanced?" __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

09-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Introducing yourself with a post in "Cattle Call" probably would have stopped that from happening. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

09-12-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you still have the cryo? Does it have a label? Can you post of picture of it? __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

09-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#12
Bushwacker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Cape Coma, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I read somewhere on here in a different thread, about someone using Kingsford Comp coal, that it gave there food the taste of Match lite and also smelled of lighter fluid. maybe a month ago.. Can't remember,, I'm Brain damaged, well a little anyway __________________ Charm-Glo Gasser, Generic Grill, Smoker conversion, State Park Charcoal Grill. UDS (Under Construction)

09-13-2009, 02:21 AM	#13
Hugh Jorgan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Metrolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry about your ribs. I don't really have an opinion as to what made them turn out less than expected, to many variables. I just wanted to add.... IMHO, Kingsford Comp Chucks!!! __________________ Hot Rod Hog Cookers Association, Charter Member, President

09-13-2009, 06:19 AM	#15
tjus77 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-19-06 Location: Tomball, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	if they didn't smell and weren't slimy, I would blame it on the Kingsford comp. __________________ *Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted!* Lyfe Tyme Smoker Campfire Cookset, Dutch Oven Cooking Table Variety of Cast Iron DO's Char-Griller Gas Grill, Weber Kettle Cajuns make better lovers cause we'll eat ANYTHING.

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