Butchers revealed what meat they would NEVER buy from the store – and give them money!

Meat with bones

Bone-in cuts of meat are great for soups and stews because they add a special flavor. However, bone-in cuts of meat, which are available in meat cases at grocery stores, “spoil more quickly than boneless cuts, depending on the age of the meat and how it’s stored,” says the butcher. The presence of bone affects the pH of the meat, which can lead to “odour, slimy texture and sometimes discoloration,” he notes. “The sour smell often comes from the production of organic acids by bacteria as they break down the proteins and fats in the meat.