How to get rid of the unpleasant smell of meat using improvised means

Every housewife at least once in her life has thought about how to get rid of the unpleasant smell of meat. It is necessary to deal with the problem before the processing process begins, otherwise the taste of the dish will definitely be spoiled. And to do this, the first thing you need to do is determine the cause of the unpleasant odor.

Possible reasons

There are a number of reasons why meat loses its natural flavor. In some cases it was not there in the first place. This happens when meat:

• completely rotten;
• a little spoiled;
• it was in the refrigerator in a plastic bag and developed an unpleasant odor;
• a rabbit that was not fed properly or was slaughtered incorrectly;
• boar pork;
• lamb with a peculiar smell.

A spoiled product in the form of rotten meat will have to be mercilessly thrown away, since its consumption, even after heat treatment, will lead to poisoning of the body. In other cases, you can successfully remove this flaw and prepare decent food.

Slightly rotten smell

If left in a warm room even for a short period of time, various microbes and bacteria will happily get to work, receiving a nutrient medium in the form of an appetizing cut of meat.

The smell appears very quickly. You can remove it using the following methods.

• Soak in cold water with a spoonful of vinegar for an hour, then rinse.
• Soak in lemon juice or wine for an hour. If the piece is large, it should be cut into pieces. After this, rinse.
• Spread small pieces in mustard and leave for an hour. After this, rinse thoroughly.
• Soak in salt water (there should be a lot of salt), then rinse thoroughly.
• Soak in a weak, barely pink solution of potassium permanganate, then rinse in running water and leave in cold for 15 minutes.
• Chop onion and garlic into a container with meat, add herbs and leave for an hour.

If during this time the desired effect does not occur, the meat can be considered completely spoiled. In addition, if the smell returns during cooking, you should not waste the effort and money spent - you must throw away the product immediately.

Cellophane bag - the cause of unrest

If you leave meat in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, an unpleasant smell cannot be avoided. And the point is not that it has deteriorated, but that the chemical elements of cellophane provoke the appearance of a strange “artificial” aroma.

Refrigeration storage is a delicate matter. Instead of cellophane, there are parchment and paper towels. And only as a second layer is it wise to use cling film to protect the space in the refrigerator from easily spoiled product.

If an error occurs, you can use any of the methods that are suitable for spoiled meat. There are others that are milder.

• For 1 liter of water - 2 tablespoons of salt and a piece of charcoal. They will give an original aroma, giving a specific taste of a fire, forest, nature. Soak for 3-4 hours.
• Decoction 1 tbsp. spoons of chamomile per 1 liter of water.
• We use any herbs with a strong aroma (basil, cardamom, rosemary, nutmeg, or even better - a mixture of them) for rubbing and leave for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle small pieces with pomegranate juice, rub in and leave for an hour.

In any case, this will help not only get rid of the unpleasant smell, but also give it a new, unique and very appetizing one.

Specifics of lamb

If it is not a sheep, but a real ram that falls into the hands of the housewife, an unpleasant smell spreads throughout the kitchen. However, this does not mean that the chosen dish will be spoiled. In fact, the tender, juicy flesh will be delicious if cooked correctly. You should also take into account the low cholesterol level - in this parameter, lamb meat is superior even to beef.

Until a year old, lambs do not cause such troubles. There are some steps you need to take next.

1. Completely cut off the fatty patches that mostly create the problem.
2. Small pieces rubbed with spices, herbs and garlic are infused in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
3. Instead, you can boil the lamb for a couple of hours with spices, onions and carrots, and then use the finished product for its intended purpose.
4. Any marinade, along with garlic and a decent amount of spices, will turn a piece of meat into a flavorful preparation in 2 hours.
5. Leave to soak for several hours in salted water, adjika diluted in boiling water, dry mustard, allspice, garlic, and then rinse.
6. Pour in cold water, boil, drain the water and repeat the process 3-4 times. Hot water will remove the smell.

You need to choose one and options depending on the future method of use.

Fragrant rabbit

If a rabbit is not slaughtered correctly or has not been fed according to standards, its meat will have a specific odor and taste. There are several methods specifically for this type of meat.

• Soak in cold water for 10-12 hours. If you have time, it is best to do just that, gaining freedom in further use.The meat will be absolutely neutral and ready for any processing method.
• Marinate. For this purpose, you can use kefir, olives with tomatoes, a mixture of wine, sour cream and juniper. The meat will be ready within an hour and will acquire the flavor of the spices and bases used in the marinade.

Advice

If the rabbit is old enough, its meat may be tough. Using a kefir marinade will help soften it.

Boar meat - a task on the edge of the possible

The best way to prevent such a disaster is to choose your meat more carefully. It is enough to fry a slice of lard with a lighter, and the truth about the state of the product on the market becomes absolutely clear.

If you are unlucky and the problem is already in the refrigerator or on the cutting table, the only way to get rid of the smell is to soak the meat in milk for 10-12 hours, changing it every 2 hours for fresh milk. The meat should be cut into thin slices, without fat. In principle, there cannot be too many spices when cooking. And even in this case, a strange shade of aroma and taste may remain.

The most reasonable and effective way to avoid the problem of a pleasant smell is prevention. You need to buy fresh meat of even color, elastic, with a pleasant smell. Store in the freezer or refrigerator wrapped in parchment or paper towel soaked in salted water. Your loved ones will be grateful for the tasty and aromatic dish. The decoration of the table will be a nutritious, healthy and attractive product in every sense - meat.