Fellow smoker hospitality at Iowa Costco

[blaken]

I was just at my local Costco here in DesMoines Iowa trying to pick out my first Brisket when the friend I was with noticed the gentleman next to us had 2 in his cart. We asked him if he was going to smoke them, which he was, and then asked him how he picked his out. He gave me some great tips that now seem like common sense but I had not thought of: even thickness of meat and make sure the fat cap is fairly thick and covers the whole piece of meat and a few other cooking tips. He even went so far as to tell me a bit of his rub recipe which I thought was awesome. I just wanted to post this up in case he happens to be a member and thank him. A nice guy who took time out of his day to explain some simple tips to a novice.

This is the 2nd time I have had a fellow BBQer talk to me at this costco standing in front of the Ribs n Brisket section.

 

[ron50]

Hey Blake:

I don't know what it is about smoking meat but it does seem to attract a lot of very nice people. Isn't it great?

 

[cheyman]

Most people with patience seem to be fairly decent...and we all know smoking takes not only patience but determination!

 

[richoso1]

You'll have to stop meeting like that...

 

[foozer]

What kind of price does Costco get for their Briskets?

Also, it's good to see another Clone fan on this forum.

 

[blaken]

I got a whole cryovac`ed for 1.99 per pound. They have flats but none of them had the fat cap still on. The last time I was there I am pretty sure they had some with the fat cap but I don't know how much they were.

Baby back ribs were $3.89 per pound while and spare ribs were $1.78 per pound.

 

[richtee]

Hence, the reason I buy only spares. I make use of the trimmings too :{)