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Costco Brisket

Bentgrass
Bentgrass Posts: 443
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Was at Costco in Ringgold earlier... a wrinkle I had not seen.  Whole packer- choice not Prime for 2.79 lb.  BUT- at checkout get 10.00 off per package.  Thoughts ?
  1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,472
    My wife picked up a packer at costco the other day.  I noticed it too was choice.  I think it was 2.59 per pound.  It is in the fridge.  I was used to getting prime from costco but they went away.  They only had flats available.  Happy to see packers back.  With my brisket skills, I need all the help I can get.  Hopefully a choice yields good results. 
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  • dsrguns
    dsrguns Posts: 421
    I'm only able to get choice packers locally. I've managed to nail numerous consecutive cooks with them and have never cooked a prime. My next cook will be one to compare as I have a 16# SRF Gold in the freezer.
      
    XL BGE
    MD
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,223
    Dang @dsrguns - go big or go home right there.  Talk about skipping a couple of grades.  Some get a bit wound up when they first cook SRF.  Always remember the process is the same and the friggin cow drives the cook.  Enjoy that one and expect a whole lot of rendering for the cook.  FWIW-
    And to get back on the topic:  Given where our Costco is with prime packer prices ($3.99/lb) that is a good deal.  Enjoy the cook and eats.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    Actually, I went over to the other cooler where the prime meat was and they had the flats only in choice. Don't remember the price.
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    Butcher at my local Costco said they still get a case or 2 of prime briskets a week but they go fast. I found one a couple weeks back gonna go it this weekend. My store has had the choice regularly for the last month or so but haven't tried one yet. No matter what they will be great to grind for burgers.
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  • dsrguns
    dsrguns Posts: 421
    lousubcap said:
    Dang @dsrguns - go big or go home right there.  Talk about skipping a couple of grades.  Some get a bit wound up when they first cook SRF.  Always remember the process is the same and the friggin cow drives the cook.  Enjoy that one and expect a whole lot of rendering for the cook.  FWIW-
    And to get back on the topic:  Given where our Costco is with prime packer prices ($3.99/lb) that is a good deal.  Enjoy the cook and eats.  
    You know I will. My local Costco doesn't carry prime packers so "choice is all I've sourced. Don't get me wrong, I've been quite happy with the results so far. I'm confident enough now with the cooks so the "gold" is next in line. When the time comes I will be monitoring the cook a little closer. From what I've gathered I can expect the SRF to finish a little quicker than the choice but as you are well aware of,"The friggin cow drives the cook". 
      
    XL BGE
    MD
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