Lesser $ alternative to Light Bubba Burgers

rockhillmanor wrote:

Leo Benson wrote:
I don't really care for machine formed patties, something about the texture or density bothers me. .....

That 'texture' is because Walmart and MANY other stores add LFTB (I.E. pink slime) to ground meat products. Since the expose I think we all know all to well what that stuff is now.

Here's Walmart's promise that maybe/soon when they can get the countries they buy meat from to comply, they will stop adding it! :B

Walmart Statement:
"“As a result of customer and member feedback, Walmart and Sam’s Club will begin offering fresh ground beef that does not contain lean finely textured beef (LFTB).

We are working aggressively with our suppliers to have new offerings in our stores and clubs as quickly as possible.

As these products become available, associates in our meat department and at our customer service desks will share updates with customers who inquire.

While the USDA and experts agree that beef containing LFTB is safe and nutritious, we are committed to listening to our customers and providing the quality products they want at prices they can afford.”"walmart Source: Argentine Beef Packers S.A.

Has anyone found packages of beef that says NO LFTB added?

Thankfully I have been able to find local butchers, local green markets at almost every area I have traveled to and usually in close proximity to the CG I was staying at.

I thought it was maybe because the patties are stamped out by machine and maybe compressed in the process. Idk...... I grind my own beef anyway when we are having it so I'm not as familiar with the store or manufacturer processing.
Re the red color, we raised our own beef when I was a kid and the whole family would go to the butcher on packing day and wrap and label the meat. It was never the pinkish color you see in the grocery store. More a liver/blood red color.