Anybody buy Brisket at Costco?

[jeepdiver]

The packer I picked up last week looks like it will need some trimming. I stuck it in the freezer since I won't be able to smoke it for a while but looking at the package the fat cap was really thick on one end, to the point that it won't render out. I usually try to trim to 1/2 inch or so even over the top

 

[mummel]

I thought Costco only sells flats with the cap removed? How many lbs is it?

 

[antrocks22]

The one I bought was only 9.8 lbs. Little guy

 

[mummel]

Sounds like it has the cap. 

 

[jeepdiver]

I thought Costco only sells flats with the cap removed? How many lbs is it?

They have recently started selling whole prime packers in some places. The one I got last week was 14.5 lbs. At the costco here they had the Packers at the end of the cooler, a ways down from the flats.

 

[humdinger]

The one I bought was only 9.8 lbs. Little guy

I always trim my briskets down and leave about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of fat cap on. It's not absolutely necessary, but I like to my seasoning to hit the beef as much as possible. You can see the before and after in this thread. (2nd and 3rd pic) http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/232126/rowdy-rousey-brisket-prime

 

[mummel]

I'd rather not pay up for the fat and have the butcher at Costco trim the brisket.  I'm probably going to do next weekend!

 

[mneeley490]

Stopped by my local business Costco yesterday and found this:

Hefting it, I figure it's about 15 lbs or more. For scale, it's on a 35 gal. garbage can lid, and there is a standard utility razor knife next to it.

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• mneeley490
• Oct 4, 2015

But take a look at the price.

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• mneeley490
• Oct 4, 2015

Yeah, it was obviously mismarked, but who am I to argue?

 

[noboundaries]

Holy Moly, what a STEAL!  $2.89/lb for a choice brisket!  Wow. 

 

[jcbigler]

Why do you think it was mismarked?

Wal-Mart sells choice briskets for $2.96/lb.

Never mind. I see they have it listed as 7.3lbs

 

[mummel]

Grrrrr why can't I find these deals!!!!!

 

[mneeley490]

Grrrrr why can't I find these deals!!!!!

Believe me, I looked thru the rest of them for any more!

 

[humdinger]

Nice Score! I woulda been so excited about that find, that they woulda suspected something when I checked out!