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Is this normal?!

Wanasmoke
Wanasmoke Posts: 388
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Just stopped into Costco for my very first time. Headed straight for the meat section. Is this price normal 12lbs of prime?  Always afraid to try one because of the cost. 

LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    That's cheap
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,878
    edited January 2016
    It's less than that here.  Those prime briskets are great.
    NOLA
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    I would jump all over that. I'm paying more than that for select & I live in the middle of cattle country...
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
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  • News2u
    News2u Posts: 335
    You should have bought more than that. Nice.
    Beef...It's what's for dinner tonight.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,663
    last time i looked it was double that for choice up here
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • BizGreenEgg
    BizGreenEgg Posts: 301
    Was just at the local grocery store.  They had choice for $6.99/lb.  I don't even think the Costco around here caries brisket.  Such is the PNW.  At least we have cheap salmon.
    Large BGE & mini stepchild & a KJ Jr.
    The damp PNW 
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  • sheetmetalpete
    sheetmetalpete Posts: 280

    I'm new to Costco as well but I found a couple there yesterday.  Mine were similarly priced. 


    Glencoe, Minnesota
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  • Homebrewguy
    Homebrewguy Posts: 158
    They were $4.69 per pound in Detroit.
    LBGE & Masterbuilt 30" Stainless Electric Digital Smokehouse w/Cold Smoker
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  • byrne092
    byrne092 Posts: 746
    edited January 2016
    You people and your fancy Costcos...wish there was one close by, just Sam's around here...can't find prime anywhere and choice is about that price. Jealous!
    XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500

    St. Louis, MO
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  • fishepa
    fishepa Posts: 211
    I love Costco.  
    War Damn Eagle!
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  • Wanasmoke
    Wanasmoke Posts: 388
    Walked in with a friend to check it out. Walked out with a brisket and a membership!
    LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,738
    @3/lb I'd buy 10 of them. That would be the price for choice in my area.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Where are you located? 
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  • Wanasmoke
    Wanasmoke Posts: 388
    tarheelmatt said:
    Where are you located? 
    Im just outside of Milwaukee, WI
    LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    Steal!!
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I was just in walmart and they had more than I've ever seen there. At least a dozen in stock. Usually they just have 2 or 3 if they have any at all. $2.76 a lb, but I didn't notice the grade. I seriously doubt it was Prime.

    I don't particularly like brisket so I never buy it, but for some reason, I always look at the price. Go figure. :) One of these days maybe I'll try again. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    edited January 2016
    Just looked and the brisket in the freezer was purchased in December for $2.79 per pound for a 12lb prime.  Costco had four at the time ... I bought the floppiest one.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    That's a great price.  No COSTCO near me but BJ's has just the flat for $4.89 and not prime,  
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    someday I want to see one side by side with a SRF. I didn't think there was a huge difference between Costco prime and what they sell at RD. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • Wanasmoke
    Wanasmoke Posts: 388
    So be nice....first time trimming. I think I trimmed too much around the bottom of the point.  If I did is there anything I can do to not scorch it and burn?  Any pointers welcome



    LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Score!  Excellent pricing on Prime
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    If my Costco had prime briskets for $2.99/lb, I'd load up the cart. And no worries on your trimming, don't worry about the point drying out, the point will be fine. You are in for a treat.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    One of the things that made me hesitate on buying more than one Costco packer is, in the past,  folks have said that Costco runs all of their meat through the tenderizer knives.  Planned on cooking this one up before buying any more.

    What do folks think?  Does Costco tenderize the packers they sell?

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Jeepster47 said:
    One of the things that made me hesitate on buying more than one Costco packer is, in the past,  folks have said that Costco runs all of their meat through the tenderizer knives.  Planned on cooking this one up before buying any more.

    What do folks think?  Does Costco tenderize the packers they sell?
    They blade tenderize their cuts. Whole subprimals cryovaced are not blade tenderized. Even if a brisket was blade tenderized you will be cooking it beyond well done, so no concern of bacteria being driven into the meat during tenderizing. A steak you cook to only 125*, different story.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    @DMW ... aha, thanks.  That makes me feel better about it.  I know about the safety aspect, but simply don't like the idea ... just my curmudgeon side.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,882
    Local Costco here has prime packers running at $2.69-2.79/lb of late.  As noted in another thread, the cost of beef has been slowly dropping for the past several months.  Local Kroger only sells flats (choice) and they have been at $5.99/lb for the past year.
    @Wanasmoke - Nice score.  I run fat side down and I think you will be fine.  If possible, just cut a small notch on the flat end across the grain before it goes on so when it becomes a meteorite you know how to slice when ready to serve.  Give the Aaron Franklin brisket payoff video a look to demystify how to slice.  FWIW-
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
    That seems about correct for our Costco.  It is a versitale cooking cut of beef.  This is one of cuts that have been put on family rotation when we slaughter a steer.  
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • Wanasmoke
    Wanasmoke Posts: 388
    lousubcap said:
    Local Costco here has prime packers running at $2.69-2.79/lb of late.  As noted in another thread, the cost of beef has been slowly dropping for the past several months.  Local Kroger only sells flats (choice) and they have been at $5.99/lb for the past year.
    @Wanasmoke - Nice score.  I run fat side down and I think you will be fine.  If possible, just cut a small notch on the flat end across the grain before it goes on so when it becomes a meteorite you know how to slice when ready to serve.  Give the Aaron Franklin brisket payoff video a look to demystify how to slice.  FWIW-
    Thanks @lousubcap - I watched that video last night and it makes complete sense.  I was laughing out loud though because @SGH had posted a video where some guy completely hacked off all the bark and fat before slicing...he was appropriately shamed =)
    LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,739
    Jeepster47 said:
    @DMW ... aha, thanks.  That makes me feel better about it.  I know about the safety aspect, but simply don't like the idea ... just my curmudgeon side.
    I'm looking for something to cook this weekend.  I'll cook that so you don't have to worry.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Jeepster47 said:
    @DMW ... aha, thanks.  That makes me feel better about it.  I know about the safety aspect, but simply don't like the idea ... just my curmudgeon side.
    I'm looking for something to cook this weekend.  I'll cook that so you don't have to worry.
    @Ozzie_Isaac ... saw one down at Costco with your name on it ...

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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