What prices do you guys normally pay? What is a real good price? The best price that I can find is 2.99 per pound.
Full brisket pricing.
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dragonmaster194
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That sounds like a good price, $2.79lb at the comissary on the base here. I have one to smoke soon. Steve
I just bought 2 full packers 1.98lbs
, 1 was 24lbs and the other is 12lbs....I haven't tried a brisket yet
, I decided, if I'm going to do it I'm going big !!!!
S2K9K, I put the 24lber in the freezer, its a little intimidating for my 1[sup]st[/sup] one….that’s why I went back and picked out the 12lber….but the 24lber has been mocking me ever since……I just may have to go for it !!!!
hitechredneck
Meat Mopper
24 lbs of brisket is a lot of meat and a lot of fat. You might do well to trim some of that off before smoking. Not all of it mind you, the flavor will all go away if you trim too much, but I've smoked a big monster like that before and made the mistake of not trimming. The fam just complained that there was too much fat to go through to get to the meat and all the good rub was on the fat, leaving none for the meat. Just my $.02
Oh you will!! And we will be waiting!!!
Don't forget the burnt ends! That is the best part!!!
hitechredneck
Meat Mopper
Oh, and 2.99 is a little on the high side for brisket IMHO. I pay 1.79 for select and 2.49 for choice. I have found prime brisket at Wal-Mart and HEB at the choice prices because it got tossed in the packer box and nobody noticed, so I watch for it... :)
But you're in LA, so IDK what's a good price over in Bayou country...
But you're in LA, so IDK what's a good price over in Bayou country...
hitechredneck
Meat Mopper
HTRN that is what I was thinking too...maybe trimming the fat down to around 1/4" or so, and then rub that baby down. I have some real concerns about its size…. From what I have read, they say budget 2hrs per pound….if that is true, I’m looking at an all weekender smoke and unfortunately I really don’t have that much time to devote to this right now……
hitechredneck
Meat Mopper
You could just cut the flat off and smoke the pieces separately. Would cut down the time of the smoke. I've done that before too, but suggest if you do, use some of the fat trimmings (not a lot) from the top on the flat. You can remove it after a while, but it'll keep your flat from just drying out. The plus to this is that you get a head start on your burnt ends!
Around here, the best places are either Cash & Carry, or Costco. Usually somewhere between $2.34 & $2.50 lb. for Choice full packers. I have seen it as low as $1.99 on sale.
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culturedhick
Smoke Blower
I paid $2.25 at Sam's last week. Every now and then you can catch them on sale at HEB for $1.49.
dog1234
Meat Mopper
DANG.....
I feel like i have been robbed.
I paid $2.99 a lb last night at the local grocery store. I purchased a 9.5 lber. Got it on the smoker now. I will have to be a more thriftier shopper, and look for the sales.
Good day for a smoke today.. Rainy cant do anything else so its on.
I feel like i have been robbed.
Good day for a smoke today.. Rainy cant do anything else so its on.
atcnick
Smoking Fanatic
atcnick
Smoking Fanatic
hitechredneck
Meat Mopper
I didn't believe it either, but it was there, all mixed in. And it was about a year ago... So I don't know if it was a one time thing or not. But it's definitely not a one time thing at HEB. I've found them about 3 times there. Marked Prime and sold at the Select price.
I look at all the local stores weekly ads every week and buy whatever when good sales are on. Some you can even sign up for email specials.DANG.....
I feel like i have been robbed.I paid $2.99 a lb last night at the local grocery store. I purchased a 9.5 lber. Got it on the smoker now. I will have to be a more thriftier shopper, and look for the sales.
Good day for a smoke today.. Rainy cant do anything else so its on.
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