brisket help

jimv112563

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• Feb 15, 2017

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I am getting a new smoker and want to do my first brisket but don't know where to buy one local supermarket or butcher shop where do you guys go thanks

 

bellaru

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• Feb 15, 2017

• #2

Welcome
I usually go wherever I can find the best meat for the best deal. We have a US food store here which is a restaurant supply chain, grocery stores sometimes run specials, just be careful sometimes you pay for what you get don't buy discount meat thats brown or not looking right.

 

sirsquatch

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• Feb 15, 2017

• #3

If you have a membership, check your local Costco and see if they carry Prime Packer Brisket. Unfortuntly here in the DC area they don't, but very good deal if yours does. 

 

SmokinAl

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• Feb 15, 2017

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Walmart in my area has full packers, Choice grade for $2.47 lb.

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ab canuck

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Wow..... A 11-12 lbbrisket here we are paying $100 for here.... I think I know what else I will be picking up down south!!!!!

 

gr0uch0

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• Feb 15, 2017

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Jimv112563 said:

I am getting a new smoker and want to do my first brisket but don't know where to buy one local supermarket or butcher shop where do you guys go thanks

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Depending on where in NY you're located, check with Restaurant Depot or Gordon Food Service closest to you. They're likely to carry them. Some Wal-Marts, Sam's, and Costcos will also.

You'll likely pay a premium at the local butcher, but you're also supporting your local guy as well. Good luck.