Why do my pork chops look GREY?

Table of Contents:

1. Why do my pork chops look GREY?
2. What happens if pork is GREY?
3. Is slightly discolored pork safe to eat?
4. Is oxidized pork safe to eat?
5. Why does pork smell like vinegar?

Why do my pork chops look GREY?

Pork Safety A gray color is a sign that the juices within the pork's tissues have oxidized and broken down, and the pork is past its prime. Any "off" smells or a sticky feeling on the surface of the pork should also warn you.

What happens if pork is GREY?

Bottom line: the safety is not a problem. What are the easiest ways to tell if pork has gone bad? If you mean RAW (uncooked) pork, it will change colour (to a grey, then greenish hue), texture (surface slime), and odour (sour, then objectionable). These are the effects of spoilage bacteria, and are difficult to ignore.

Is slightly discolored pork safe to eat?

Color changes are normal for fresh product. With spoilage there can be a change in color—often a fading or darkening. In addition to the color change, the meat or poultry will have an off odor, be sticky or tacky to the touch, or it may be slimy. If meat has developed these characteristics, it should not be used.

Is oxidized pork safe to eat?

It is likely the meat is discolored a little because of oxidation from air getting to the meat. I would not hesitate to cook it to an internal temperature of 145° and eat it myself as well as feeding it to my family. If you feel more comfortable trimming off the discolored portions, go ahead and do that.

Why does pork smell like vinegar?

Nothing to worry about, it's just the Chinese formaldehyde burning off during cooking. Eat 'em. These are the same bone-in thin pork chops that my wife has been frying for my sons for 20 years or so. ... But, the chops smelled like vinegar.