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CA Brethren - Choice Packers at Smart & Final

I just checked the advertised specials and brisket is not coming up. Probably not on sale at my local S&F?
 
This gives me motivation to finish up my UDS.

I have been craving brisket for awhile and now is a good time to do it.

Thanks.
 
I found a load of choice packers in Hayward at S&F, not sure about price though.

I take that back, it was $30 for a 15lb packer, doing the math that is around $2 a pound
 
Yup, Smart & Final is a great place to buy packers. You can find the Choice in there with the Select at the same price of $1.99/lb. Thanks to r2egg2Q (the brisket God)for pointing this out to me.
 
The Lake Forest store in South OC has a bunch of choice with a few selects mixed in. And the $1.99 has been going on for a few weeks now.
 
That's where I got my last one. Heck, that's pretty much the only place I can find them around here. With tri-tip pushing 5, even 6 bucks a pound in many cases, brisket is becoming more and more sensible.
 
tbone310 said:
Will they freeze okay?
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Never done it, but I don't see why not. If I'm not mistaken, you can also let it age in the cryo in the fridge for something like 30-40 days, but it's very important the cryo is intact and the fridge is cold (below 40) and doesn't get opened too much. I may go back & grab me another one of those farkers.

I just checked yer link - are you at Westfield Farmer's Market every Saturday?
 
gtr said:
Never done it, but I don't see why not.

I just checked yer link - are you at Westfield Farmer's Market every Saturday?
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Ya, usually. I'm doing ribs, tri tip, maybe brisket and Pibil pork tacos. Come on down. Still trying to get the ribs right. Since I have to cook on site and buy the meat the same day, it's hard to a slow cook on the ribs.
 
martyleach said:
Yup, Smart & Final is a great place to buy packers. You can find the Choice in there with the Select at the same price of $1.99/lb. Thanks to r2egg2Q (the brisket God)for pointing this out to me.
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Uh, thanks Marty but I'm far from approaching brisket diety status. I'm just a guy that appreciates brisket!

I did pick up a couple of choice briskets from S&F last week @ $1.99/lb and trying to determine if I have time for another one.:becky:
 
tbone310 said:
Ya, usually. I'm doing ribs, tri tip, maybe brisket and Pibil pork tacos. Come on down. Still trying to get the ribs right. Since I have to cook on site and buy the meat the same day, it's hard to a slow cook on the ribs.
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I will most definitely come by in the next week or 2 - looking forward to it! :thumb:
 
tbone310 said:
Will they freeze okay?
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I know that there is a Smart and Final near the Arrowhead Mall if you are in the Phoenix area. I have to go to the GolfSmith up there tomorrow and will check it out. I'm throwing a BBQ party for the Packers vs Saints game Sept 8th and will have enough people around for me to finally try a brisket!

edit - actually a quick google search shows 8 smart and finals in the phoenix metro area. i've never frequented them but this isn't the first thread i've seen with a good meat deal at their stores.
 
syndicate559 said:
That's where I got my last one. Heck, that's pretty much the only place I can find them around here. With tri-tip pushing 5, even 6 bucks a pound in many cases, brisket is becoming more and more sensible.
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I hear ya. Both of my suppliers are at $4 a pd now for unpeeled choice, Niman ranch is $6 a pound and requires 2 week lead time.

Most people walk up and expect brisket anyway and don't know what tri tip is let alone what Santa Maria style is. I may go that direction as well.
 
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