Costco CAB Prime brisket--SoCal brethren step in.. - Page 8

gtr · 09-29-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalWJS

Thanks gtr

First one looks interesting, but alas, I am missing ingredients, and not hitting the Grocery store today (about an hour round trip for us).

Maybe it's time to try the Blues Hog Original/Tennessee Red mix....?????

I don't know if I'd be doing that for beef, but that's just my personal taste - I lean more savory for beef, and I don't use a lot of sauce anyway. I would probably make something from the drippings - like defat and add a little beef broth/stock/whatever if necessary. You might like the BH/TN Red on brisket (and in fact I might!) - I just never tried it.

halfprice · 09-29-2013, 04:42 PM

La Habra had a new batch of briskets out today. Still $2.60 The two I looked at were very and the thinnest flat I've ever seen.. I passed on them since I still have one in the freezer. But the good news is they still have them.

Jerry

silverfinger · 09-29-2013, 04:59 PM

Just pulled off a 12 pounder off the smoker!
Cooked for 10 hrs. Real juicy, like butter.
Letting it rest in the cooler!
Pron to follow!

SmokinJohn · 09-29-2013, 05:56 PM

On my way to check out the local Costco. I got room in the freezer for one, and can let a second stay in the frig until Friday night.....

SmokinJohn · 09-29-2013, 07:26 PM

Double Brisket! Double Brisket!

Yorba Linda Costco delivers!

http://www.buyfatcat.com/images/WP_20130929_001.jpg

Tip: Do not do a pony dance after you snag them! Wait until you get home. It draws attention to the brisket.

SmokinJohn · 09-30-2013, 12:18 AM

oh nooooo. not CAB......but they are Prime......

ssv3 · 10-01-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinJohn

oh nooooo. not CAB......but they are Prime......

That's interesting. Gotta go back and see if our local still has CAB.

Smokeat · 10-18-2013, 11:01 AM

Resurrected!! Horrible news from La Habra Costco. My wife was in twice this week, with no luck. Tuesday the meat guy said they didn't have any in the back, but they get the Prime meat deliveries "midweek". She went again Thursday and found none. The meat guy said they get whatever comes in, in Prime grade, they don't order it. They did have Prime Chuck Roast @ $3.49 lb.

If any one is still finding them at their local Costco, please report where you find them. I was lucky enough to score 5 so far, 2 still in the freezer. Dang, they take up a lot of freezer space!

Only one of the three I have cooked was really great. I need to do better.

Good luck Prime Hunters! We will continue to look at the 3 or 4 different Costco stores that we frequent, and will put it here if we find any.

Moose · 10-18-2013, 11:15 AM

According to one of the meat dept guys at the Canoga Park Costco, when I asked him whether they would be stocking them regularly from now on, the reply was no, but he did say they should have more around the holidays. This apparently is a regional test they're doing, and if the numbers add up after the holidays, they may stock them regularly in Costco's that are located near more upscale neighborhoods.

Fingers crossed!

ssv3 · 10-18-2013, 02:05 PM

Burbank seems to have it in stock all the time since they started stocking them. I havent checked lately since I still have two primes left plus I just scored two Wagyu briskets from my local neighborhood butcher. I need a bigger freezer.

OskarGoldman · 10-18-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

Burbank seems to have it in stock all the time since they started stocking them. I havent checked lately since I still have two primes left plus I just scored two Wagyu briskets from my local neighborhood butcher. I need a bigger freezer.

ssv3, if you don't mind me asking, who is your butcher? I'm looking for a decent one. Thanks!

westy · 10-18-2013, 05:31 PM

As of 2 days ago Costco Burbank still had them.

V-wiz · 10-18-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

Burbank seems to have it in stock all the time since they started stocking them. I havent checked lately since I still have two primes left plus I just scored two Wagyu briskets from my local neighborhood butcher. I need a bigger freezer.

Sounds like you been to Harmony Farms?

ssv3 · 10-18-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OskarGoldman

ssv3, if you don't mind me asking, who is your butcher? I'm looking for a decent one. Thanks!

Not at all. It's called Harmony Farms in La Crescenta/Glendale Foothills. Sometimes I walk in and sometimes I special order or simply order specific cuts. I had the Wagyu briskets special ordered and it took him a bit but he got 3 in. I took two.

ssv3 · 10-18-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by V-wiz

Sounds like you been to Harmony Farms?

You're a mind reader.

Yep! That's where I get my meat from exclusively bro. Can't go to the grocery stores anymore. The difference is night and day. Slightly pricey but well worth it IMO. Costco Prime briskets are great though.

09-29-2013, 04:42 PM	#107
halfprice On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-07-11 Location: Whittier, Ca	La Habra had a new batch of briskets out today. Still $2.60 The two I looked at were very and the thinnest flat I've ever seen.. I passed on them since I still have one in the freezer. But the good news is they still have them. Jerry __________________ XL BGE

09-29-2013, 04:59 PM	#108
silverfinger Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-02-10 Location: Santa Poco.	Just pulled off a 12 pounder off the smoker! Cooked for 10 hrs. Real juicy, like butter. Letting it rest in the cooler! Pron to follow! __________________ 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.

09-29-2013, 05:56 PM	#109
SmokinJohn Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Anaheim, CA	On my way to check out the local Costco. I got room in the freezer for one, and can let a second stay in the frig until Friday night..... __________________ Double Barrel Drum Smoker, UDS, ECB, Char-Broil gas grill & charcoal grills, Smokey Joe - Certified Moink Baller

09-29-2013, 07:26 PM	#110
SmokinJohn Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Anaheim, CA	Double Brisket! Double Brisket! Yorba Linda Costco delivers! http://www.buyfatcat.com/images/WP_20130929_001.jpg Tip: Do not do a pony dance after you snag them! Wait until you get home. It draws attention to the brisket. __________________ Double Barrel Drum Smoker, UDS, ECB, Char-Broil gas grill & charcoal grills, Smokey Joe - Certified Moink Baller

09-30-2013, 12:18 AM	#111
SmokinJohn Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Anaheim, CA	oh nooooo. not CAB......but they are Prime...... __________________ Double Barrel Drum Smoker, UDS, ECB, Char-Broil gas grill & charcoal grills, Smokey Joe - Certified Moink Baller

10-18-2013, 11:01 AM	#113
Smokeat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-09 Location: IE California	Resurrected!! Horrible news from La Habra Costco. My wife was in twice this week, with no luck. Tuesday the meat guy said they didn't have any in the back, but they get the Prime meat deliveries "midweek". She went again Thursday and found none. The meat guy said they get whatever comes in, in Prime grade, they don't order it. They did have Prime Chuck Roast @ $3.49 lb. If any one is still finding them at their local Costco, please report where you find them. I was lucky enough to score 5 so far, 2 still in the freezer. Dang, they take up a lot of freezer space! Only one of the three I have cooked was really great. I need to do better. Good luck Prime Hunters! We will continue to look at the 3 or 4 different Costco stores that we frequent, and will put it here if we find any.

10-18-2013, 11:15 AM	#114
Moose somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-12-08 Location: Gallatin, TN Name/Nickname : Richard	According to one of the meat dept guys at the Canoga Park Costco, when I asked him whether they would be stocking them regularly from now on, the reply was no, but he did say they should have more around the holidays. This apparently is a regional test they're doing, and if the numbers add up after the holidays, they may stock them regularly in Costco's that are located near more upscale neighborhoods. Fingers crossed! __________________ Moose *Showcase Your Cooking in the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns!* 2017's "Mayo Explosion" The 2022 Steak Cooking Controversy: Follow the Science! Check out my blog: www.mooseonfire.com

10-18-2013, 02:05 PM	#115
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Burbank seems to have it in stock all the time since they started stocking them. I havent checked lately since I still have two primes left plus I just scored two Wagyu briskets from my local neighborhood butcher. I need a bigger freezer. __________________ 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)

10-18-2013, 05:31 PM	#117
westy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: valley village, ca.	As of 2 days ago Costco Burbank still had them. __________________ John Kingsford COS Masterbuilt CES WeberQ 220 Santa Maria 30x20 WGA PBC