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Which Brisket to Buy
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chadpsualum
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I am looking to do a Brisket this weekend for my Dad and I'm having a little trouble finding exactly what I want and am looking for advice on what direction I should go.
First (a few days ago) I went to Costco and struck out. Tonight I went to Walmart and found whole packers there at $2.96/lb but was for a USDA Select cut (around 12lbs untrimmed). I then went to a more upscale grocery store and they had "Whole Untrimmed Brisket" for almost $8/lb (and was only 6.5lbs) but it didn't appear to be a whole packet as the entire cut was thin and uniform thickness (no Point, just Flat). Also it was only graded as Certified USDA Angus.
Any thoughts on the "Whole" Brisket that just appears to be a Flat? Should I just accept the Walmart brisket and take a chance? Otherwise I'm going to have to venture out further to see what I can find. Appreciate the advice.
First (a few days ago) I went to Costco and struck out. Tonight I went to Walmart and found whole packers there at $2.96/lb but was for a USDA Select cut (around 12lbs untrimmed). I then went to a more upscale grocery store and they had "Whole Untrimmed Brisket" for almost $8/lb (and was only 6.5lbs) but it didn't appear to be a whole packet as the entire cut was thin and uniform thickness (no Point, just Flat). Also it was only graded as Certified USDA Angus.
Any thoughts on the "Whole" Brisket that just appears to be a Flat? Should I just accept the Walmart brisket and take a chance? Otherwise I'm going to have to venture out further to see what I can find. Appreciate the advice.
North Pittsburgh, PA
1 LGE
1 LGE
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I had gotten one of the WM select packers by mistake a while back. The reason I bought it was because it was a nice floppy brisket.
I decided to try something different with it. I trimmed the thick fat leaving 1/4" of fat on it. Then I rendered the excess fat down and injected it into the brisket.
It cooked up fine, wouldn't have known it was a select.SE PA
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Thanks @pescadorzih ... I hadn't thought of reinjecting some of the fat to make up for the lack of marbling. If that works it's a good idea.North Pittsburgh, PA
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pescadorzih said:I had gotten one of the WM select packers by mistake a while back. The reason I bought it was because it was a nice floppy brisket.
I decided to try something different with it. I trimmed the thick fat leaving 1/4" of fat on it. Then I rendered the excess fat down and injected it into the brisket.
It cooked up fine, wouldn't have known it was a select.
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If you are paying upwards of $8/lb, do yourself a favor and buy the SRF Wagyu.
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You didn't say where you live. Someone who lives near you might have some ideas on where to buy a packer brisket. Restaurant Depot is always a good place to buy them but you need a membership and joining the Kansas City BBQ society won't be processed fast enough to get you a day pass. If you own your own business or know someone who does, you can get a free RD membership.
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Barry, Lancaster, PA -
chadpsualum said:I am looking to do a Brisket this weekend for my Dad and I'm having a little trouble finding exactly what I want and am looking for advice on what direction I should go.
First (a few days ago) I went to Costco and struck out. Tonight I went to Walmart and found whole packers there at $2.96/lb but was for a USDA Select cut (around 12lbs untrimmed). I then went to a more upscale grocery store and they had "Whole Untrimmed Brisket" for almost $8/lb (and was only 6.5lbs) but it didn't appear to be a whole packet as the entire cut was thin and uniform thickness (no Point, just Flat). Also it was only graded as Certified USDA Angus.
Any thoughts on the "Whole" Brisket that just appears to be a Flat? Should I just accept the Walmart brisket and take a chance? Otherwise I'm going to have to venture out further to see what I can find. Appreciate the advice.
If you do your due diligence, that choice packer will do just fine, trust me.------------------------------
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@tarheelmatt ...it was a Select Packer from Wal-Mart. I said 'take a chance' because I've read that these a hit and miss in terms of how they turn out. Maybe I'm being too picky.North Pittsburgh, PA
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chadpsualum said:@tarheelmatt ...it was a Select Packer from Wal-Mart. I said 'take a chance' because I've read that these a hit and miss in terms of how they turn out. Maybe I'm being too picky.
I'd like to know the posts/threads of the Walmart packers (they're Excel) that went wrong.
Obviously, the SRF's and possibly the primes are better, but in the right hands, the choice will do just fine. I feel some folks want give in to the hype sometimes when the masses are ordering SRF's and then posting them. Not knocking those folks at all, but good Q can come from choice my friend.------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
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@tarheelmatt ... I hear ya. To be clear...these Wal-Mart packers aren't Choice...they're Select. That may not make a difference in your opinion but just wanted to make that distinction. I truthfully have no experience with either so I'm reacting totally on hearsay of what I've read online.North Pittsburgh, PA
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@johnmitchell cooked one of these from Walmart this past weekend. From the pictures he sent me, it looked pretty dang good.
I think our Walmart had choice at high $2's a pound. John could confirm this as he's in my area.
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Thomasville, NC
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Obviously, I live in the wrong part of the country. Beef is way more expensive here int he Seattle area. Costco has flats for almost $6/lb. That's the best price I've seen.BGE novice...A Southern Belle living in Seattle.
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Most flats are more expensive. They are $6-8
a lb here also. WM choice briskets are $2.96/lb locally for me.
chadpsualum, where are you located?SE PA
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Trixie_Belle said:Obviously, I live in the wrong part of the country. Beef is way more expensive here int he Seattle area. Costco has flats for almost $6/lb. That's the best price I've seen.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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After seeing that post with the cyst on the Walmart packer, there's absolutely no way I could bring myself to buy one. Still gives me the heebie jeebies.
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Been in your shoes.. I would advise you to instead go get some nice steaks. Save the brisket for when you have more time to plan/obtain what you are looking for. Don't spend the $$ or the time on something you know your already not happy with.
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Nashville, TN
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I do select a lot and have not had a bad cook yet. I inject with beef broth and cook the travis stick way.I XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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Do you have a Sam's near you? If I can't get to Restaurant Depot I go to Sam's to get briskets. They are usually choice and sometimes prime where I go. @Raymont, idea of the steaks is a good one too. You could do a reverse sear and impress you dad maybe. Less work to do that. Pare it with some grilled veggies and potatoes and you should be good.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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Skiddymarker said:Trixie_Belle said:Obviously, I live in the wrong part of the country. Beef is way more expensive here int he Seattle area. Costco has flats for almost $6/lb. That's the best price I've seen.BGE novice...A Southern Belle living in Seattle.
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DoubleEgger said:After seeing that post with the cyst on the Walmart packer, there's absolutely no way I could bring myself to buy one. Still gives me the heebie jeebies.
Used to cleaning deer and finding crazy stuff in them, so that stuff doesn't bother me as much.------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
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tarheelmatt said:DoubleEgger said:After seeing that post with the cyst on the Walmart packer, there's absolutely no way I could bring myself to buy one. Still gives me the heebie jeebies.
Used to cleaning deer and finding crazy stuff in them, so that stuff doesn't bother me as much. -
They are getting the same Excel packers as a lot of other stores and or butchers.
Not a WM thing.
SE PA
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@pescadorzih which WM in SEPA sells choice whole packers at under $3 per pound? That is a much better price than i have seen anywhere around here. I would love to check it out.Always seeking the high I experienced from my first true BBQ experience.
Downingtown, PA
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I've seen them at the Pottstown, Exeter(Reading) and Bechtelsville WM. Bechtelsville usually has select, the others always seem to have choice.
I haven't checked the Exton WM lately, even though I work only a mile from there.
For some reason the Sams clubs around here don't carry them.
SE PA
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Really want to try a brisket but I find the whole thing a bit confusing
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dougcrann said:Really want to try a brisket but I find the whole thing a bit confusing
SE PA
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dougcrann said:Really want to try a brisket but I find the whole thing a bit confusing------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
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Thanks @pescadorzih. As you can see from my sig, I am right down the road from where you work. I will check around because that price would mean i can do a lot more brisky's!Always seeking the high I experienced from my first true BBQ experience.
Downingtown, PA
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Let me know if you get to the Exton WM and if they have them.
SE PA
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dougcrann said:Really want to try a brisket but I find the whole thing a bit confusing
http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/1996/03/brisket.html
and
http://bubbatim.com/Bubba_s_Brisket.php
and
http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/texas_brisket.html
Large BGE
Barry, Lancaster, PA
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