Meat question

HBMTN · 02-12-2009, 06:50 PM

Here in Virginia I can not get wholepacker briskets without ordering a whole case. I plan on about a competition a month April through November and I was wondering about freezing them for comp's. I got a case today to practice and 85lb case had 6 packers and cost me $186, I plan to cook two at each comp and wondered if others have this problem or can you go to the store and buy them individually in your area? Another thing is a case of six usually has 4 that are 11-13lbs and two that are 16 plus lb whoppers, I thought about grinding the big boys for burger, it would be cheaper than buying burger.

Mike - CSBBBQ · 02-12-2009, 07:02 PM

There are Restaurant Depots in VA where you can by one or 100 and pick and choose.

Mike - CSBBBQ · 02-12-2009, 07:03 PM

You can also freeze without issues and can trim down the larger if you want and grind what you trim...

HBMTN · 02-12-2009, 07:15 PM

I went on thier site Mike and put my zipcode in and the closest on is over 3 hours away, but it does look like a cool store.

Just Smokin' Around · 02-12-2009, 09:15 PM

You can check Wal-Mart. Around here, Wal-Mart has packers but Sam's doesn't. You can try Costco. They all seem to operate differently depending on location. I haven't priced them recently, but the last time I got 'em, they were less than what you paid.

HBMTN · 02-12-2009, 10:22 PM

I've tried Sams, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Food lion, and all the local meat shops. All of them sell the flat only, a few are willing to order the packers for me and do but I have to take the whole case. I guess I will have to freeze them.

BlueHwyBBQ · 02-13-2009, 12:17 AM

In Maryland I've been able to find whole packers at Sysco.

The Pickled Pig · 02-13-2009, 02:12 AM

Buy the case and age it properly. Reserve the best 2 pieces for your contest and sell the remaining 4 to friends. Freeze what you don't sell for personal use.

I won't use frozen brisket for contests. When that moisture freezes it expands and slightly alters the texture of the proteins. It's probably not that big of a deal because when it comes to the other 3 categories, it's hard to find meat that wasn't previously frozen.

Big Ugly's BBQ · 02-13-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHwyBBQ

In Maryland I've been able to find whole packers at Sysco.

I have been getting mine thru Sysco, great folks, but sometime the packers are hit-n-miss, I'm for a couple of places to get 'em, for the just in case moments.

Divemaster · 02-13-2009, 10:06 AM

This issue has been brought up before (Previously Frozen Comp Brisket?).

I for one have not had a problem with freezing them.

HBMTN · 02-13-2009, 11:17 AM

I have a Sysco in my area and they want me to place a twenty case minimum to order anything. Way more than I want to order

BlueHwyBBQ · 02-13-2009, 10:03 PM

Ouch - that is a lot. At Sysco near me they sell individual briskets. You don't even need to buy a whole case.

02-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	Meat question Here in Virginia I can not get wholepacker briskets without ordering a whole case. I plan on about a competition a month April through November and I was wondering about freezing them for comp's. I got a case today to practice and 85lb case had 6 packers and cost me $186, I plan to cook two at each comp and wondered if others have this problem or can you go to the store and buy them individually in your area? Another thing is a case of six usually has 4 that are 11-13lbs and two that are 16 plus lb whoppers, I thought about grinding the big boys for burger, it would be cheaper than buying burger. __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

02-12-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
Mike - CSBBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Columbia, MD	There are Restaurant Depots in VA where you can by one or 100 and pick and choose. __________________ Mike CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE Bbq. Because Bad BBQ is Downright Criminal [COLOR=#000080]csbbbq.com[/COLOR] KCBS & MABA member - CBJ #21870 Jambo (Geer) Pit Lang 84 Deluxe w/roof system Lang 60 w/warmer

02-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Mike - CSBBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Columbia, MD	You can also freeze without issues and can trim down the larger if you want and grind what you trim... __________________ Mike CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE Bbq. Because Bad BBQ is Downright Criminal [COLOR=#000080]csbbbq.com[/COLOR] KCBS & MABA member - CBJ #21870 Jambo (Geer) Pit Lang 84 Deluxe w/roof system Lang 60 w/warmer

02-12-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	I went on thier site Mike and put my zipcode in and the closest on is over 3 hours away, but it does look like a cool store. __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

02-12-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
Just Smokin' Around Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-13-07 Location: Frederick County, MD	You can check Wal-Mart. Around here, Wal-Mart has packers but Sam's doesn't. You can try Costco. They all seem to operate differently depending on location. I haven't priced them recently, but the last time I got 'em, they were less than what you paid. __________________ Bill Just Smokin' Around Competition BBQ Team BWS Fatboy, BWS Competitor Medium BGE, Weber Kettle and gasser, other toys

02-12-2009, 10:22 PM	#6
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	I've tried Sams, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Food lion, and all the local meat shops. All of them sell the flat only, a few are willing to order the packers for me and do but I have to take the whole case. I guess I will have to freeze them. __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

02-13-2009, 12:17 AM	#7
BlueHwyBBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-13-08 Location: Ellicott City, MD	In Maryland I've been able to find whole packers at Sysco.

02-13-2009, 02:12 AM	#8
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS	Buy the case and age it properly. Reserve the best 2 pieces for your contest and sell the remaining 4 to friends. Freeze what you don't sell for personal use. I won't use frozen brisket for contests. When that moisture freezes it expands and slightly alters the texture of the proteins. It's probably not that big of a deal because when it comes to the other 3 categories, it's hard to find meat that wasn't previously frozen. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

02-13-2009, 10:06 AM	#10
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois	This issue has been brought up before (Previously Frozen Comp Brisket?). I for one have not had a problem with freezing them. __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

02-13-2009, 11:17 AM	#11
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	I have a Sysco in my area and they want me to place a twenty case minimum to order anything. Way more than I want to order __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

02-13-2009, 10:03 PM	#12
BlueHwyBBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-13-08 Location: Ellicott City, MD	Ouch - that is a lot. At Sysco near me they sell individual briskets. You don't even need to buy a whole case.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
meat procurment question	tmcmaster	Catering, Food Handling and Awareness	11	10-13-2009 02:31 AM
Meat Question	JimDandysNYDan	Q-talk	4	11-08-2008 10:01 AM
Chopped meat question	ewile	Q-talk	6	07-06-2008 06:00 PM
HELP!! Meat Question...	nmayeux	Competition BBQ	13	08-10-2007 06:38 PM
Cut of meat question	Yakfishingfool	Q-talk	19	04-15-2007 07:29 PM