SuburbSlicker
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Had to run out and purchase two packs of babybacks last night from local grocery to have some extras to throw on smoke today. Bought standard cryovaced Smithfields at $4 a pound (!) and threw them in fridge overnight. They were dated March 4. Today is Feb 22. Got up early this morning to prep them and when I opened the first rack, this very odd, gassy smell overtook me. Kind of a burning rubber smell? I can't describe it well. Very petroleum overtones tough. I rinsed the rack and the smell remained. I asked Mrs. SuburbSlicker to come take a whiff and she nearly fainted. Opened the second rack from the plastic and it was worse. Will take back to the store after church this morning. I'm not entirely sure about the safety of them, and certainly don't want to serve Exxon Valdez/BP Gulf Sprill-brined ribs to my friends.
Anyone have a similar experience?
Anyone have a similar experience?