Brisket- How Many Per Year?? - Page 2

Ron_L · 02-15-2019, 11:23 AM

90% of my brisket cooks are at competitions, and we ended up doing 10 comps last year, plus a practice brisket or two, so 11 or 12 last year?

None so far this year

Smoking Piney · 02-15-2019, 06:41 PM

Two to three a year.........whenever I get a jones for brisket. I can only seem to find flats here in NJ, and I honestly don't consider the cost when I'm in the mood for brisket. I just look for thick and even flats.

I buy from Costco or BJ's.......I have no desire to pay for a boutique SRF brisket. I get great results (most of the time

) with the "unwashed masses style", readily available brisket.

blake · 02-15-2019, 07:27 PM

Locally at $7+/lb for flats, I've given up. I've even asked if they could order some with the point still attached and got a yeah sure but it is $3/lb more. No thanks. I've switched over to chucks or clod (about 6 times per year). I've been tempted at the not real local Costco, as they have started carrying briskets again (absent for about 2 years).

Stingerhook · 02-15-2019, 07:39 PM

None, they are my Achilles heel!

16Adams · 02-15-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blake

Locally at $7+/lb for flats, I've given up. I've even asked if they could order some with the point still attached and got a yeah sure but it is $3/lb more. No thanks. I've switched over to chucks or clod (about 6 times per year). I've been tempted at the not real local Costco, as they have started carrying briskets again (absent for about 2 years).

Clod is OG. Smoke it. Lots of history in smoking clod. It was brisket before brisket was brisket.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/brisket-aint-cheap/

ClintHTX · 02-15-2019, 07:59 PM

Not enough.

Smoking Piney · 02-15-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blake

Locally at $7+/lb for flats, I've given up. I've even asked if they could order some with the point still attached and got a yeah sure but it is $3/lb more. No thanks.

I agree. Brisket prices are going off the charts. They are a treat for me when I'm feeling flush. The guys pitching SRF Wagyu............LMAO at those prices.

I can still remember when brisket was a cheap piece of meat.

jermoQ · 02-15-2019, 08:12 PM

I usually only do three. One for my wife for our anniversary (happens to be close to Memorial Day), one during July 4 bbq, and one for my sons bday (around Labor Day). That varies too, but I sometimes will get an itch and want to make it other times. I probably pay $35 to $55. I will glance at prices occasionally, but it's like gas for me...I buy it when I need it.

Gimmethecash · 02-15-2019, 08:25 PM

I’ve never smoked a brisket, although I did semi-slow cook one in the oven once a long time ago (hey, I was young and not into smoking meats yet).

I plan to try one this spring - depending how it goes, probably a few more.

sudsandswine · 02-15-2019, 08:47 PM

Curious....those of you that only make a few briskets a year, what do you cook more often? I have a hard time getting excited about pork that isnt a money muscle or spare ribs. Like me some dark meat chicken...pretty much any kind of beef, but to me there isnt much better than a properly done brisket when it comes to BBQ (not grilling).

dadsr4 · 02-15-2019, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sudsandswine

Curious....those of you that only make a few briskets a year, what do you cook more often? I have a hard time getting excited about pork that isnt a money muscle or spare ribs. Like me some dark meat chicken...pretty much any kind of beef, but to me there isnt much better than a properly done brisket when it comes to BBQ (not grilling).

My time is worth enough to cook better cuts of beef. Especially since it usually costs less than brisket.

sudsandswine · 02-15-2019, 09:11 PM

What "better" cut of beef are you getting for less than brisket? There is literally no cut of beef here cheaper than brisket ($3lb), not even offal.

cowgirl · 02-15-2019, 09:12 PM

I prefer short rib plates over brisket. Brisket can be cheap here but I don't smoke them often cause they're not my favorite. I do grind them into burger or make Guam style brisket from time to time.

HuskyJW · 02-15-2019, 09:31 PM

I rarely do brisket....it hovers around $3lb..... after trimming and then weight loss with the final product that price doubles. So now you're looking at $6 a pound at least? At that price I'll do tri-tip where its done done in 45 minutes or less.

Price drops? Sure.... $1.88? Am stocking up

jermoQ · 02-15-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sudsandswine

Curious....those of you that only make a few briskets a year, what do you cook more often? I have a hard time getting excited about pork that isnt a money muscle or spare ribs. Like me some dark meat chicken...pretty much any kind of beef, but to me there isnt much better than a properly done brisket when it comes to BBQ (not grilling).

For me, brisket (I do get excited about it) or even good steak, is usually a special-occasion, meat. I guess since it is more expensive? (I am a frugal guy) I really like pulled pork and ribs, and those, along with chicken is what I cook the most. Beef is good, chicken is wonderful, but..pork rules!

02-15-2019, 11:23 AM	#16
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	90% of my brisket cooks are at competitions, and we ended up doing 10 comps last year, plus a practice brisket or two, so 11 or 12 last year? None so far this year __________________ "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

02-15-2019, 06:41 PM	#17
Smoking Piney Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Two to three a year.........whenever I get a jones for brisket. I can only seem to find flats here in NJ, and I honestly don't consider the cost when I'm in the mood for brisket. I just look for thick and even flats. I buy from Costco or BJ's.......I have no desire to pay for a boutique SRF brisket. I get great results (most of the time ) with the "unwashed masses style", readily available brisket. __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS Last edited by Smoking Piney; 02-15-2019 at 06:52 PM..

02-15-2019, 07:27 PM	#18
blake Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-24-08 Location: Cleveland, TN	Locally at $7+/lb for flats, I've given up. I've even asked if they could order some with the point still attached and got a yeah sure but it is $3/lb more. No thanks. I've switched over to chucks or clod (about 6 times per year). I've been tempted at the not real local Costco, as they have started carrying briskets again (absent for about 2 years). __________________ Weber 22.5" Silver and Assassin 36 grill

02-15-2019, 07:39 PM	#19
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	None, they are my Achilles heel! __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

02-15-2019, 07:59 PM	#21
ClintHTX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas	Not enough. __________________ Stick burner.

02-15-2019, 08:12 PM	#23
jermoQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-28-14 Location: Mizzory Name/Nickname : Jeremy	I usually only do three. One for my wife for our anniversary (happens to be close to Memorial Day), one during July 4 bbq, and one for my sons bday (around Labor Day). That varies too, but I sometimes will get an itch and want to make it other times. I probably pay $35 to $55. I will glance at prices occasionally, but it's like gas for me...I buy it when I need it. __________________ 9 out of 10 cannibals agree...vegetarians taste better!

02-15-2019, 08:25 PM	#24
Gimmethecash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-06-19 Location: Pasadena, CA Name/Nickname : Steven	I’ve never smoked a brisket, although I did semi-slow cook one in the oven once a long time ago (hey, I was young and not into smoking meats yet). I plan to try one this spring - depending how it goes, probably a few more.

02-15-2019, 08:47 PM	#25
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	Curious....those of you that only make a few briskets a year, what do you cook more often? I have a hard time getting excited about pork that isnt a money muscle or spare ribs. Like me some dark meat chicken...pretty much any kind of beef, but to me there isnt much better than a properly done brisket when it comes to BBQ (not grilling). __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker)

02-15-2019, 09:11 PM	#27
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	What "better" cut of beef are you getting for less than brisket? There is literally no cut of beef here cheaper than brisket ($3lb), not even offal. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker) Last edited by sudsandswine; 02-15-2019 at 09:26 PM..

02-15-2019, 09:12 PM	#28
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	I prefer short rib plates over brisket. Brisket can be cheap here but I don't smoke them often cause they're not my favorite. I do grind them into burger or make Guam style brisket from time to time. __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

02-15-2019, 09:31 PM	#29
HuskyJW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Vancouver, WA	I rarely do brisket....it hovers around $3lb..... after trimming and then weight loss with the final product that price doubles. So now you're looking at $6 a pound at least? At that price I'll do tri-tip where its done done in 45 minutes or less. Price drops? Sure.... $1.88? Am stocking up