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Snake River Farms vs Costco/Sams Choice Brisket

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Lmidkiff
Lmidkiff Posts: 442
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Is there much of a difference to justify the added cost to buy from Snake River Farms versus a choice brisket from Costco or Sams?
McKinney, TX
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Yes, the results aren't even close. If you have access to good prime grade brisket locally, maybe not. But run of the mill choice, yes, big difference vs. SRF.

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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
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    Can you make a great brisket from Costco or Sam's, of course you can. Can you make a "make your wife/significant other weak in the knees" brisket from some where else, yes you can. If you can afford it SRF is undeniably a great product. 
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Learning to cook the brisket perfectly is a challenge in itself.  The Egg does give you advantage in doing so, I would suggest work on cheaper briskets and then move up when you feel you have the cook down. JMO

     

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    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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    SRF vs Choice brisket from anywhere - not even close. Like NFL vs High School. If you compare to a Prime or CAB Prime, you may come closer.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    If you're good, no.
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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
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    I agree with the "trial" on a lesser brisket...

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    I wouldn't know...never had a SRF Brisket :-<
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,767
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    snake river farms briskets are hand cut, says so on their site
    :-\" 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    There is a definite difference between the SRF brisket and a prime or choice cut.  Does the cost justify the difference...a personal decision.  Better quality of meat reduces the challenges of hitting the "sweet spot" on a brisket cook and to me has a better flavor.  A good prime cut brisket is definitely my routine brisket selection.

    However, around 3-4 times a year I will spring for the SRF "black" brisket.  I enjoy the cook and the flavor profile.  It's all in what you value.  FWIW-

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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
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    Dang, @lousubcap‌ you were a capt and you're not splurging for the gold?! Haha

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    I haven't tried one yet either...it is on my to do list one of these days when there is a sale.  I don't think I could find a prime brisket in the metro-atlanta area for much cheaper.  

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  • greenenvy
    greenenvy Posts: 87
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    What are you guys paying for your packers? Around here, I usually get them at HEB, where occasionally their Prime 1 packers run around $4/lb, but usually closer to $5/lb. Costco usually has Choice, but I haven't had much luck with Costco briskets or steaks for some reason.


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  • Lmidkiff
    Lmidkiff Posts: 442
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    Thanks for the feedback. I ordered one from SRF and looking forward to the cook.
    McKinney, TX
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Lmidkiff said:
     I ordered one from SRF and looking forward to the cook.
    Once Waygu loses its edge, give Akaushi brisket a try. It's a real treat as well.

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  • ummgood
    ummgood Posts: 120
    edited January 2015
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    Last time I was at costco they had prime stickers on their briskets. They weren't bad at $4.29/lb
    Also I love costcos prime steaks in the blue styrofoam. Super good.
    Austin, TX
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
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    ummgood said:

    Last time I was at costco they had prime stickers on their briskets. They weren't bad at $4.29/lb


    Also I love costcos prime steaks in the blue styrofoam. Super good.

    @ummgood‌ just make sure you're cooking said steaks to 160F as recommended since they blade tenderize their beef.
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  • ummgood
    ummgood Posts: 120
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    Wow crazy I never knew this. I just checked the label and sure enough. I have been cooking them warm pink center for years. Bummer.
    Austin, TX
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    No harm, no foul-and @ummgood-I'm with you on the Costco prime packers (when in stock).  The best deal going in these parts!  I load up when they are available.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    That's not fair, Costco doesn't sell brisket in CA.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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