- Dec 30, 2019
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Hello, I just opened up a package of rack of lamb...and this overpowering smell of spoiled fish hit me...very funky smell that’s hard to explain...is this normal? What causes this?
Vacuum sealed...had to use kitchen sheers to open.Was it vacuum sealed, or wrapped from the butcher?
Vacuum sealed...had to use kitchen sheers to open.
My family would say just slaughtered lamb has a funky smell. Define funky: spoiled or "this meat doesnt smell like supermarket chicken"?
That is exactly what the smell was...definitely had whoa funky spoiled/fishy smell...I brought it to room temp and seasoned it with salt, pepper and garlic by the time it was ready to cook the smell had dissipated immensely- like you had to put your nose next to it and really really smell...probably wouldn’t notice it if you weren’t looking for it...cooked up well...was the best I’ve ever had to be honest. Tender, no off flavors or smells after it was cooked.Has a definite whoa! Factor when first opened from vacuum package. Maybe spoiled fish, kinda. Not rotten, but spoiled. Once rinsed and allowed to air, it tames way down. Cooks up fine.
I can’t imagine fresh hanging lamb with a funky smell. It’s lamb after all. Lol
That is exactly what the smell was...definitely had whoa funky spoiled/fishy smell...I brought it to room temp and seasoned it with salt, pepper and garlic by the time it was ready to cook the smell had dissipated immensely- like you had to put your nose next to it and really really smell...probably wouldn’t notice it if you weren’t looking for it...cooked up well...was the best I’ve ever had to be honest. Tender, no off flavors or smells after it was cooked.