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henapple
henapple Posts: 16,025
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Stopped yesterday to look at the briskets. Publix... $6.57 lb. I actually called the butcher out and asked him if they were joking.

Kroger has bb on sale and St Louis ribs. I've got 35 lbs going on tomorrow and ribs tonight.

I love the town I live in, it's home. Unfortunately you can't find anything here. I looked at a tri-tip... Looked like a swollen flank steak. Love my butcher but can't refinance my house to buy there very often. I might open an international market.
Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    Try buying them online... That's a crazy price for brisket
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    Chester County, PA

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    That's  insane.  Costco or Sam's  nearby? Seafood  is pretty good  and some folks like the meats.  

    Open the market...  But groceries from Nashville don't count as international. =)) 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Quit bitching and move to Texas... Or Maryland. 5.99/lb is the highest I've seen it.
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  • yogi84
    yogi84 Posts: 189
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    the highest I've seen it is 2.99
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    caliking said:

    That's  insane.  Costco or Sam's  nearby? Seafood  is pretty good  and some folks like the meats.  


    Open the market...  But groceries from Nashville don't count as international. =)) 

    Sam's.. My experience is their meat it full of water and tends to be dry. If I didn't live here, which I love, I'd move to central TX... Or between Austin and New Braunfels. I might move next to @Mickey.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,471
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    @yogi84, where do you live?  
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    Remember when teachers used to say 'You won't have a calculator everywhere you go'?  Well, we showed them.


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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Find a Costco or RD.
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,551
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    Has anyone found reasonable online briskets? Most of the ones I have found are extremely pricey.
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Wolfpack said:

    Has anyone found reasonable online briskets? Most of the ones I have found are extremely pricey.

    I've see good prices on brisket. It's the shipping that kills you. Generally prime or Waygu.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,836
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    "Stopped yesterday to look at the briskets. Publix... $6.57 lb. I actually called the butcher out and asked him if they were joking."

     

    I know I speak for the rest of us when I express thanks to @henapple for doing the monetary exahange back to US currency.  We all know that in his head he saw that price and did some serious cipherin....  $6.57/pound..... PBR is $9 for a 12 pack...  (fingers moving) ...carry the 2.... (long pause) .... THAT'S ALMOST 9 PBRs FOR EVERY POUND OF BRISKET!!!

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Tony you come on down. I am the least handy person in Texas and you seem to be super handy. Hell, we will make a team.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    @Foghorn.... I used my calculator
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Aviator
    Aviator Posts: 1,757
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    Murfreesboro is growing, but one has to wait for corporate vultures to swoop in. It's all about the demographics and how many of who will shop how often and how much. Meanwhile go to the clay pit and get one or tow plates of their shiesh kabobs. Fu#%^*g fabulous.

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  • yogi84
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    @botch new mexico
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  • cortguitarman
    cortguitarman Posts: 2,061
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    My butcher is the same way. Very expensive. I'm actually going to go for a Brisket at Walmart. I their prices are around $3.00/pound
    Mark Annville, PA
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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,884
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    I buy lots of meat at SAMs and have very good results. Briskets are now prime grade and go for around 2.35/lb. picking one up tomorrow so I'll let you know

    NW IA

    2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    Restaurant Depot in Atlanta sells USDA Choice packers for around $2.80 a pound. 
                                                                
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  • DMW
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    Was just at my Walmart. They have one with a sell by date of tomorrow marked down to $1.67/lb. Its just under 9lbs. I don't have an occasion for it, but for less than $15 I'm thinking about picking it up.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • cortguitarman
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    DMW said:

    Was just at my Walmart. They have one with a sell by date of tomorrow marked down to $1.67/lb. Its just under 9lbs. I don't have an occasion for it, but for less than $15 I'm thinking about picking it up.

    I'd freeze that bad boy.

    Mark Annville, PA
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  • DMW
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    Just went and picked it up. Excel Choice. Really bendy, looks like it might have shrunk in the package, does that sound right?
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • hapster
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    DMW said:
    Just went and picked it up. Excel Choice. Really bendy, looks like it might have shrunk in the package, does that sound right?
    Don't think they shrink... most likely the vac sealing wasn't done right or completely. Give it the smell test before using
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    maybe you could roll around during your travels with a ice chest and pick up meat instead of lump?  I'm sure some place you visit prices meat fairly.  Just a thought...
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    DMW said:
    Just went and picked it up. Excel Choice. Really bendy, looks like it might have shrunk in the package, does that sound right?
    It's been repacked. not the end of the world but make sure it smells ok. If it does, you are good to go. 


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  • baychilla
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    henapple said:
    Stopped yesterday to look at the briskets. Publix... $6.57 lb. I actually called the butcher out and asked him if they were joking. Kroger has bb on sale and St Louis ribs. I've got 35 lbs going on tomorrow and ribs tonight. I love the town I live in, it's home. Unfortunately you can't find anything here. I looked at a tri-tip... Looked like a swollen flank steak. Love my butcher but can't refinance my house to buy there very often. I might open an international market.
    I take that over the local $9.99+/lb brisket (and a whole brisket is a special order ><)
    Near San Francisco in California
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  • jls9595
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    @henapple  do you ever use Tag's Meat Market in the 'Boro?  Just wondering, I've heard both good and bad.
    In Manchester, TN
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I do sometimes. Great products but expensive unless you buy the loaf. I ordered my free range turkey from them. Mike seems like a good guy. Usually buy there on special occasions. They can get cuts stores can't or won't.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Where are you?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
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    Manchester.  I have bought a whole NY strip from them before which was very good.  My parents bought some steak and didn't think it was very good quality.  
    In Manchester, TN
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  • jls9595
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    May have been the cook more than the meat though, he only has a gasser...
    In Manchester, TN
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I bought a whole filet... Excellent. We've got to get together. You tried Ozark Oak?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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