Sam's Club Has Whole Choice Brisket!

silverfinger · 10-24-2013, 11:42 AM

I went into Sam's yesterday in Torrance Ca and for the first time they had a whole choice brisket for sale. I asked them if they are going to start stocking them and they said that they are. 2.39 a pound. This Sam's has just gone through a remodel and they said they were able to make room for a larger selection of meats.

We all know that Costco has been selling prime for 3.79 a pound and I think I would rather have the prime but its good to know that us So Cal guy's might have another place to choose our briskets from.

COSTCO BRISKET

peeps · 10-24-2013, 11:44 AM

My local Walmart carries Choice briskets...

Ron_L · 10-24-2013, 11:52 AM

I saw one whole packer at our local Sam's. That's the only one I have seen in two or three years.

As far as prime vs. choice, remember that the grade is assigned to the carcass based on a sample from the ribeye between the 12th and 13th rib. That doesn't mean that the brisket is necessarily better from a prime carcass over a choice carcass. I pick the brisket that looks and feels best to me.

silverfinger · 10-24-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by peeps

My local Walmart carries Choice briskets...

You also live in Texas. Us So California folk have always had a hard time locating a good brisket at a decent price.

sliding_billy · 10-24-2013, 12:24 PM

Glad they are making their way out west for you.

pitbossJB · 10-24-2013, 12:42 PM

Sam's always has them here in 'Burque

ssv3 · 10-24-2013, 12:56 PM

Hey Silverfinger,

That's weird. I have been buying choice packers at Sams for years now. They always had them and at 2.39. Surprising that you local Sams didnt carry them. Sometimes you just have to ask for them becuase they don't bring them out.

Santa Clarita and Pacoima clubs to be exact.

NickTheGreat · 10-24-2013, 12:58 PM

Glad to hear it. We're spoiled in our Sams, it seems.

silverfinger · 10-24-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

Hey Silverfinger,

That's weird. I have been buying choice packers at Sams for years now. They always had them and at 2.39. Surprising that you local Sams didnt carry them. Sometimes you just have to ask for them becuase they don't bring them out.

Santa Clarita and Pacoima clubs to be exact.

They only carried flats. Ive been shopping at that location since it opened. About 20 years. I asked the butcher about them a couple of weeks ago and He said He would see if He could get them in. Maybe thats why Im seeing them for the first time at this location.

I know you started this thread about the Costco CAB Prime brisket.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=170484

BruceB · 10-24-2013, 01:05 PM

Our Sam's Club here has never carried full packers, only USDA Choice flats. They say that there is no demand for them (huh?) and our Costco only carries well trimmed Choice flats, no prime. Walmarts started carrying USDA Choice packers about 6 months ago here. I usually go to Rest. Depot for my briskets anyway, but I would go to Sam's if they carried them.

heavenlysmoked · 10-24-2013, 01:06 PM

Same only send choice briskets to stores that has the most demand for them is what I was told

ssv3 · 10-24-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by silverfinger

They only carried flats. Ive been shopping at that location since it opened. About 20 years. I asked the butcher about them a couple of weeks ago and He said He would see if He could get them in. Maybe thats why Im seeing them for the first time at this location.

I know you started this thread about the Costco CAB Prime brisket.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=170484

I guess it varies by club just like the Primes at Costco. I had no trouble getting them from my area Sams for the past few years. I guess peole around here love their briskets. lol

Yep! I just get it from Costco now since the Burbank location seems to stock the Primes at 2.59ish regularly.

trufunk · 10-24-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by silverfinger

You also live in Texas. Us So California folk have always had a hard time locating a good brisket at a decent price.

Born and raised in CA I did not know what a brisket was until I moved to TX. LOL

peeps · 10-24-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by trufunk

Born and raised in CA I did not know what a brisket was until I moved to TX. LOL

You poor soul! But I bet you knew what tri-tip was!

ssv3 · 10-24-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by trufunk

Born and raised in CA I did not know what a brisket was until I moved to TX. LOL

One the flip side, my co-worker was born in Texas (moved to CA as a teen) and he was like "What's a brisket?"

10-24-2013, 11:42 AM	#1
silverfinger Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-02-10 Location: Santa Poco.	Sam's Club Has Whole Choice Brisket! I went into Sam's yesterday in Torrance Ca and for the first time they had a whole choice brisket for sale. I asked them if they are going to start stocking them and they said that they are. 2.39 a pound. This Sam's has just gone through a remodel and they said they were able to make room for a larger selection of meats. We all know that Costco has been selling prime for 3.79 a pound and I think I would rather have the prime but its good to know that us So Cal guy's might have another place to choose our briskets from. COSTCO BRISKET __________________ At my age, "A good fire is better then anything" Ten Bears. Dances With Wolves Smoking up the "Fattened Fat Of The Cow". Got a stick-burner! :mrgreen: UDS In Progress: Thank's Q-Junky! :thumb: Blackstone griddle. 50 year Old Imperial Kamado with ears. Fire pit. Weber Kettle.

10-24-2013, 11:44 AM	#2
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10-24-2013, 11:52 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I saw one whole packer at our local Sam's. That's the only one I have seen in two or three years. As far as prime vs. choice, remember that the grade is assigned to the carcass based on a sample from the ribeye between the 12th and 13th rib. That doesn't mean that the brisket is necessarily better from a prime carcass over a choice carcass. I pick the brisket that looks and feels best to me. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

10-24-2013, 12:42 PM	#6
pitbossJB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Sandia Park,N.M. (land of entrapment) Name/Nickname : el jefe	Sam's always has them here in 'Burque __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS with 007 mods and pizza top Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS micro mini UDS Smokey Joe's 1983 22.5" Weber kettle

10-24-2013, 12:56 PM	#7
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Hey Silverfinger, That's weird. I have been buying choice packers at Sams for years now. They always had them and at 2.39. Surprising that you local Sams didnt carry them. Sometimes you just have to ask for them becuase they don't bring them out. Santa Clarita and Pacoima clubs to be exact. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

10-24-2013, 12:24 PM	#5
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Glad they are making their way out west for you.

10-24-2013, 12:58 PM	#8
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	Glad to hear it. We're spoiled in our Sams, it seems. __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

10-24-2013, 01:05 PM	#10
BruceB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Utica, MI	Our Sam's Club here has never carried full packers, only USDA Choice flats. They say that there is no demand for them (huh?) and our Costco only carries well trimmed Choice flats, no prime. Walmarts started carrying USDA Choice packers about 6 months ago here. I usually go to Rest. Depot for my briskets anyway, but I would go to Sam's if they carried them. __________________ Good Talkin' With You Bruce 22 1/2" WSM and 18 1/2" WSM Weber 22 1/2" Kettle, Weber Jumbo Joe 18 1/2" Weber Genesis Gasser Treasurer, Great Lakes Barbecue Association

10-24-2013, 01:06 PM	#11
heavenlysmoked Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-22-13 Location: Cleburne	choice Same only send choice briskets to stores that has the most demand for them is what I was told