Is this splotchy purple pattern on short ribs ok?
We’re making some short ribs, and noticed this weird pattern on the bone side of some of the ribs. What is this, and is it safe to eat?
As a side note, there is some silver skin on the other side of some of these ribs, but this pattern is distinct.
Best Answer
Its ink from a USDA meat inspection mark. The ink is non-toxic so it's safe to eat, just ugly.
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Why are my ribs purple?
A rib contusion, also called a bruised rib, can occur after a fall or blow to your chest area. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin. This causes the skin to become discolored.How do you know short ribs are bad?
How to tell if raw beef ribs are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the beef ribs: signs of bad beef ribs are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any beef ribs with an off smell or appearance.Can short ribs be pink inside?
is it okay to under cook beef ribs so they're a little pink-red? Health safety-wise, sure, medium rare is no problem. That said, the reason you cook beef ribs all the way the through is so that you can get them falling off the bone and fork tender. Your ribs will probably still be tough if you cook them to pink-red.How pink should beef ribs be?
A small amount of pink flesh in smoked ribs is perfectly acceptable, as long as all other signs indicate that they are fully cooked. The meat juices should be clear, not pink, and the meat should pull easily off the bone without leaving anything behind.Should You Wrap Beef Short Ribs? (Wrapped vs Unwrapped on the Oklahoma Joe's Offset Smoker)
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