Brisket Opinions ?

MNmoose · Feb 8, 2013

Thoughts and opinions on Brisket? Creekstone Farms Premium? -
Imperial Wagyu Kobe Beef? - Snake River Farms? or CAB from your local butcher? Online Kobe & Wagyu are expensive but are they worth the extra $$$$. Thanks for your thoughts & opinion.

Gig'em99 · Feb 8, 2013

Just my opinion...
Support your local butcher!

I've competed with everything from grocery store choice briskets to special order waygu briskets. No I haven't ordered from SNR, although BBQ pit masters sure does advert heavily for them.

I placed highest with a choice brisket that I picked from my local butcher. Never placed higher than 4th with waygu. Frankly, if the beef is done well, I don't think there's enough difference for most people to notice.

Now, I will say that I had to learn how to pick briskets. The waygu briskets off the shelf, so to speak, are noticeably more tender prior to cooking. So they accept injections very well. But I can pick choice briskets that are perfectly acceptable, and they cost SOOO much less.

rooftop bbq · Feb 8, 2013

Brandt prime is all we cook. http://www.brandtbeef.com/specialty-items/brisket-prime-10-14lbs/

Podge · Feb 8, 2013

First off, do you have very much experience cooking brisket?

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · Feb 8, 2013

rooftop bbq said:
Brandt prime is all we cook. http://www.brandtbeef.com/specialty-items/brisket-prime-10-14lbs/

I just called them and the customer service is unreal!!

rooftop bbq · Feb 8, 2013

We've had nothing but great help from Brandt, Its a nice family owned operation. let them know Rooftop Barbeque sent you. Wait until you see the marbeling and how white the fat is.

cpw · Feb 8, 2013

They have pretty good pricing, if it wasn't for the shipping. Around here, a select packer will run you $40-50 bucks.

pigmaker23 · Feb 8, 2013

Brandt Beef is an Excellant Product, and is available in New York and Boston if your in the Northeast!

82's BBQ · Feb 8, 2013

Gig'em99 said:
Just my opinion...
Support your local butcher!

That's what I do and it pays off. I am picking up 2 cases of prime brisket for $2.65/LB tomorrow.

Gig'em99 · Feb 8, 2013

Sounds like your local butcher is supporting you! That's a heck of a deal!

MNmoose · Feb 8, 2013

15 -20 over a couple years of comps. Nothing better than 8th place in a contest

$billBBQ · Feb 9, 2013

pigmaker23 - I live up in the boston area where do you find Brandt beef?

Thanks

Podge · Feb 9, 2013

MNmoose said:
15 -20 over a couple years of comps. Nothing better than 8th place in a contest

Just find you a good source of consistent good briskets and keep cooking them.. If it's CAB's, cook a bunch of those.. 15-40 briskets isn't really enough to know what to look for, for your personal preference.

pigmaker23 · Feb 9, 2013

$billBBQ said:
pigmaker23 - I live up in the boston area where do you find Brandt beef?

Thanks

Cambridge packing company.

Brisket Opinions ?

MNmoose

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Gig'em99

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rooftop bbq

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Podge

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Smokin' Gnome BBQ

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rooftop bbq

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cpw

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82's BBQ

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Gig'em99

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$billBBQ

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