Brisket Point Cut help me find some!

slicerd

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I have smoked a few briskets and made some burnt ends and really like the way the point comes out burnt or sliced I think it tastes better.  Problem is I cant find just the point cut anywhere short of buying the whole packer brisket.  

I talked to a butcher and he said he could order me a case but now I wonder if he ment a case of packers or just points.  Either way does anybody have an idea about what I should pay per pound for an 80# case?  Has anybody ever bought a case of points before?  

Any advice or insight would be appreciated.  Also I live in Phoenix, AZ if that helps.

 

mneeley490

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I went into a Walmart grocery for the first time today and checked out their meat section. They had a couple flats and point separated. Not a great price for them though, imo.

 

kryinggame

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• Aug 2, 2012

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i went to 3 Walmarts. Only 1 had briskets--full packers.  They were full of fat and the cheapest was $40.00.  Today, I went to Costco and picked up a 5lbs flat for $17.00. 

Beef ain't cheap in Charlotte. I blame the upcoming Democratic National Convention.  lol

 

slicerd

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• Aug 3, 2012

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Yeah I usually buy my brisket from Walmart or Smart and Final, I have one in the fridge going in the smoker tonight.

mneely40 was your walmart actually selling the point as a seperate piece? Or was it the just the flat with not point attached?

 

mneeley490

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slicerd said:

Yeah I usually buy my brisket from Walmart or Smart and Final, I have one in the fridge going in the smoker tonight.

mneely40 was your walmart actually selling the point as a seperate piece? Or was it the just the flat with not point attached?

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Both. Looked like they separated a packer or two. They were trimmed of almost all the fat, but were something like $4.99 lb.

 

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Slicerd, evening...  If you have a grinder, buy a whole packer.... trim off the point and grind the rest for burger.... or smoke the flat and make pulled brisket or pastrami...... the packer will save you money...  Dave 

 

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DaveOmak said:

Slicerd, evening...  If you have a grinder, buy a whole packer.... trim off the point and grind the rest for burger.... or smoke the flat and make pulled brisket or pastrami...... the packer will save you money...  Dave 

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 Dave that is a Brilliant Idea! I like Points Smoked because they stay moist and Pastrami will make the Flat stay moist too...JJ

 

supercenterchef

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• Aug 4, 2012

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...the flat makes for good brisket chili, too...