Snake River Farms vs Costco/Sams Choice Brisket

Lmidkiff

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?

DMW

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.

Scottborasjr

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. 

SMITTYtheSMOKER

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

Tjcoley

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.

nolaegghead

If you're good, no.

AUCE

I agree with the "trial" on a lesser brisket...

NPHuskerFL

I wouldn't know...never had a SRF Brisket :-<

fishlessman

snake river farms briskets are hand cut, says so on their site
:-\" 

lousubcap

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-

BYS1981

Dang, @lousubcap‌ you were a capt and you're not splurging for the gold?! Haha

SmokeyPitt

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.  

greenenvy

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.

Lmidkiff

Thanks for the feedback. I ordered one from SRF and looking forward to the cook.

SGH

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.

ummgood

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.

BYS1981

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.

ummgood

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.

lousubcap

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.

logchief

That's not fair, Costco doesn't sell brisket in CA.