If bacon tastes like fish, is it still good to eat?

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I've had some bacon in the freezer for a few weeks, got it out and fried it up today, and it tastes like fish.

Is it still good to eat?

  • No, there was no fish in the freezer
  • No, there was no fish cooked on the frying pan previouslyl


Best Answer

I raise my own pigs and don't feed them any fish. I feed all kinds of fruit, avos, eggs, acacia tree leaves, red apple succulent etc. All past pigs were excellent and not fishy. I never had the fish taste problem before this"girl" pig. It tastes like fish when cooked. It is like fresh fish, not fishy bad fish. It does not smell like fish or good or bad. I was wondering if it had to do with her having had a hip injury when she was young. She limped and did not run around much. Some other parts do not taste like fish. I keep it in the deep freezer well wrapped with no fish. I ate it and it seems fine.




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Quick Answer about "If bacon tastes like fish, is it still good to eat?"

Fresh bacon will always have its natural meaty smell. Your bacon is spoiled if it smells sour, fishy, rotting or just really unpleasant. Bacteria growth and rancidity can make bacon smell nasty.

Why does some bacon taste fishy?

When pork tastes fishy it means it's been eating too much fish products like fish meal or other protein supplements which have fish products in them. Show activity on this post. My hypothesis is that this has nothing to do with fish. However, when fat goes rancid, it can take on a "fishy" aroma/taste.

How can you tell if your bacon is bad?

When spoiled, the signature red hue of your bacon may start to become dull and fade into a grey, brown, or greenish color. Spoiled bacon may also be slimy or sticky rather than soft and moist. Bacon that has a sour smell or rotting odor should also be thrown out, as this is another sign of spoilage.

How can you tell if bacon is bad before cooking?

Four Signs Opened Bacon Has Gone Bad
  • It Doesn't Smell Quite Right. Bacon shouldn't have a strong scent. ...
  • It Feels Slimy. Fresh bacon should feel soft and a bit moist. ...
  • It's Discolored. Fresh bacon should have tantalizing strips of white fat marbled with pinkish-red meat. ...
  • It's Moldy.


  • What happens if you eat bad bacon?

    If you eat bacon that has gone bad, you may symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chest pain, and dehydration, which can ultimately lead to hospitalization. Food poisoning from pork may come on quick, or take weeks to surface.



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    More answers regarding if bacon tastes like fish, is it still good to eat?

    Answer 2

    When pork tastes fishy it means it's been eating too much fish products like fish meal or other protein supplements which have fish products in them.

    Answer 3

    My hypothesis is that this has nothing to do with fish. However, when fat goes rancid, it can take on a "fishy" aroma/taste. It would be useful to know how how your bacon was handled before you froze it, how long it was in that state, how it was wrapped for freezing, and how long it was in the freezer.

    Answer 4

    its because the pigs are fed with fish. if you get bacon from a good organic supplier [rmember fish is organic] they don't feed pigs with fish products

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