Beef Roasting Joint

[miles]

Um, yesterday was Easter and the supermarkets were closed, but I hadn't prepared for it so I had to get my meat from a 'Spar', a small convenience store. The meat was vacuum-packed, and soft but when I got it out it was a  greyish-light brownish-colour on the outside and that didn't change with exposure to the air. The inside was light pink. Also, it seemed that I was able to eat a lot more of it than I would usually eat. It said it was 'suitable for home freezing' though, so I think that means it hasn't  been frozen already. As I was eating it, I was getting a sort of 'spaced out' feeling in my head, but I'm not sure if this was from something added to the meat or simply the volume of lean mean I was eating.

Anyone know why it would be that colour? Or know about the other things I mentioned?

I still have ~900g left, it was a 1.8kg joint. It was the worst £/kg value I've ever bought, but the best they had there.

Thanks.

[miles]

Is it possible it could be injected with salt-water or something to 'beef it up'? Is this legal? I'm aware it is done with pre-cooked meats sometimes, but are they allowed to do it in something like this? I have experienced such a 'spaced out' feeling in the past when eating heavily-salted pre-cooked chicken. It may explain the diluted colour as well. Should I post a picture of it next to a normal beef joint also in my fridge?

If they did put anything in that joint I will get my money back, or my revenge. It's like rape or something.. violating my body. Makes me sick.

[ForTheHunt]

Hmm, by what you describe it does just sound like it's been hanged and aged. People have reported feeling spacey when eating a properly aged meat.

I don't know though, if it was salt injected you would be able to taste the difference.

And also if it was expensive that's usually a sign of a properly aged and processed meat. I doubt they'd be overpricing some shitty meat, the market just doesn't work like that. Although it's a possibility. Just go with your gut!

[djr_81]

...doubt they'd be overpricing some shitty meat, the market just doesn't work like that. Although it's a possibility. Just go with your gut!

It's a convenience store; they charge 5 times what you'd pay in the supermarket for something. You're paying for the "convenience" of picking up the meat at your corner store.

[ForTheHunt]

It's a convenience store; they charge 5 times what you'd pay in the supermarket for something. You're paying for the "convenience" of picking up the meat at your corner store.

Ahh then it sounds like he just picked up some shitty meat.

I personally never ever eat meat that I can't read the label on it.