Originally Posted by
kipper
No, those are pre-packaged, manufactured elsewhere trays. It's not that the pork is old/unsold. It's usually that the seasonings or sauces aren't quite what one would expect.
Correct, of course.
I may try to salvage by using some of my bbq spice techniques, but likely won't buy again. Given that I do an excellent smoked barbecue myself (he said humbly

) I will know to refrain from this sort of thing next time.