Is this meat too far gone??

[jncunningham]

Hi all, need some help here. My in-laws bought some ribeyes 5 days ago and they've been in the fridge. The package was wrapped in paper and when I popped it open just now I saw that one end was out of the plastic and open to the air. It's got an odor, is dark colored with possibly greenish tint, sticky texture.. is it a lost cause or are there specific things I should look for? I'm new at this, I know you can age streaks but I'm guessing this wasn't the right way to do it..

Please let me know if there are specific things I should look for, or if you have questions that would help figure it out. Thanks a bunch!

[jncunningham]

BTW, I should say - I'm not going to get anyone in trouble here, I'm not look for anyway to say "It's ok.." Just let me know what you look for in these situations and I take full responsibility for the final decision.

[jncunningham]

Nevermind, decided it wasn't worth the risk

[jgreen]

Probably the right call. Too bad.

[CaptainMike]

Pretty sure that was the advice you were going to get.

[texastweeter]

you said an odor. usually spoiled meat smells BAD. honestly I woulda ate them bad boys. think wet aged lol.

[FireMan]

Ditto, it would have to smell BAD as TT said. 5 days in the fridge is no big deal.

[HorseDoctor]

Agree, rinse it and then smell it...

[Ahumadora]

Your nose is a pretty good indicator. When it smells bad don't eat it ! Applies to may things

[texastweeter]

hahahaha! no comment!

[Troutman]

When in doubt, chuck it out !!!!

[RonB]

Close, but it's actually "When in doubt, feed it to your Mother In Law". If she servives, it's OK.

[Fire Art]

Isn’t that meat abuse?