Brisket in SE Wisconsin

Fishin4bass723 · 06-26-2013, 10:00 PM

I am having a hard time finding brisket in SE WI. I have looked at the local butchers and they say they can get it but dont want the upcharge for special ordering the local grocery stores don't have it. I haven't tried Sam's yet. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

superlazy · 06-26-2013, 10:51 PM

GFS my friend $2.48lb.IIRC. Sam's has not had em in yrs and there are no good butchers left since model market sold to new owners

Beef · 06-26-2013, 11:23 PM

Try your local asian or spanish grocier, they typically have a great butcher department .
Also, find your local butcher and befriend him. Mine will call me when he gets a case of briskets or Pork bellies.
Find someone who has a resturaunt depot membership, like a local caterer or even a resturaunt, and they may be willing to let you go on a field trip, or to pick up a brisket on their next visit. Dont give up.

I am currently working with a slauter house in Kewauskum to get a rack of Beef Ribs. But that is quit a drive for you.

Lastly, you could try searching craigslist for local farmers that sell their beef.

I will stop now. OK, lastly, find a co-worker who has a costco membership. their meat does not suck

JonM106 · 06-27-2013, 06:47 AM

Can't help you with Kenosha, and I know it's a haul for you in Kenosha, but if you're ever in Racine, check out Danny's on 3 Mile and Charles (used to be south of Hwy 11, but moved to the north side ten years ago or so.)

Also, if you ever find yourself at the Milwaukee Co. airport or somewhere around there, go to Ray's on Loomis just off of Layton.

TroyA65 · 06-27-2013, 07:51 AM

I was wondering the same thing, can't find tri-tips anywhere either. Good to know they have brisket at GFS, I was getting ready to drive to Vernon Hills to see what Costco had. I haven't been to GFS since they opened (taste testing day), I thought they only had pre-made foods. I have a Sam's membership and they occasionally have brisket, but only flats, got one of those last year.

ButtBurner · 06-27-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyA65

I was wondering the same thing, can't find tri-tips anywhere either. Good to know they have brisket at GFS, I was getting ready to drive to Vernon Hills to see what Costco had. I haven't been to GFS since they opened (taste testing day), I thought they only had pre-made foods. I have a Sam's membership and they occasionally have brisket, but only flats, got one of those last year.

GFS now sells (limited) fresh meats. I have bought several briskets from one, they were good.

Not all sell the same thing. So you have to check

For Tri Tip, if you have a Trader Joes around they have them and are very good. I really like the Santa Maria marinaded one

TroyA65 · 06-27-2013, 08:12 AM

I hear a lot about Trader Joe's but the closest one is 45-60 minutes away

chicagokp · 06-27-2013, 09:52 AM

I contacted Calumet Diversified Meats in Pleasant Prairie and they confirmed the had full packer briskets. I haven't been up there to look but it may be close for you.

Www.porkchops.com

Thermal Mass · 06-27-2013, 10:08 AM

Well, if you head up this way for some bass fishing, there are some great butchers very near some great bass lakes.

See, now you have two excuses to head up this way..

TroyA65 · 06-27-2013, 10:46 AM

Thermal,

I go up and down hwy 45 almost every weekend in the summer. I'll pm you.

Chicago,

I drive by Calumet almost daily. I stopped in about 6-7 years ago and wasn't impressed...but I wasn't looking for a packer, I'll check it out.

Thermal Mass · 06-27-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyA65

Thermal,

I go up and down hwy 45 almost every weekend in the summer. I'll pm you.

You will go six miles out of your way at the most and less than one at the lest for 5 of the best butchers around!!

superlazy · 06-27-2013, 01:19 PM

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I drive by Calumet almost daily. I stopped in about 6-7 years ago and wasn't impressed...but I wasn't looking for a packer, I'll check it out.

They are very expensive

Stoke&Smoke · 06-27-2013, 01:26 PM

There's a Restaurant Depot in Milwaukee that would likely have Tri tip AND brisket, just call first to make sure Milwaukee, WI 5250 South 6th Street Milwaukee, WI 53213
Phone is 414-483-2996

Remi26 · 06-27-2013, 08:54 PM

Festival has brisket but you have to ask for a whole one or they'll try to give you a 1 or 1 1/2 lb cut from the display. If you ask for a whole one, they come 6 - 8 lbs and vacuum packed.

TroyA65 · 06-27-2013, 09:13 PM

Good to know Remy, we just got a Festival.

06-26-2013, 10:00 PM	#1
Fishin4bass723 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-12-13 Location: Ravenna, NE Name/Nickname : Joe	Brisket in SE Wisconsin I am having a hard time finding brisket in SE WI. I have looked at the local butchers and they say they can get it but dont want the upcharge for special ordering the local grocery stores don't have it. I haven't tried Sam's yet. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. __________________ Joe/"Big Ugly" UDS

06-26-2013, 10:51 PM	#2
superlazy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-16-12 Location: Trevor,wi	GFS my friend $2.48lb.IIRC. Sam's has not had em in yrs and there are no good butchers left since model market sold to new owners __________________ 18.5 WSM, Weber genesis,little pig grill,Pit Boss Memphis Ultimate,Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050

06-27-2013, 07:51 AM	#5
TroyA65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-13 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI	I was wondering the same thing, can't find tri-tips anywhere either. Good to know they have brisket at GFS, I was getting ready to drive to Vernon Hills to see what Costco had. I haven't been to GFS since they opened (taste testing day), I thought they only had pre-made foods. I have a Sam's membership and they occasionally have brisket, but only flats, got one of those last year. __________________ Weber Summit S-670, 2-Weber 22.5 WSM's, Weber 22.5 kettle/cajun bandit conversion, Weber Smokey Joe Tamale pot conversion

06-27-2013, 08:12 AM	#7
TroyA65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-13 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI	I hear a lot about Trader Joe's but the closest one is 45-60 minutes away __________________ Weber Summit S-670, 2-Weber 22.5 WSM's, Weber 22.5 kettle/cajun bandit conversion, Weber Smokey Joe Tamale pot conversion

06-27-2013, 09:52 AM	#8
chicagokp Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL	I contacted Calumet Diversified Meats in Pleasant Prairie and they confirmed the had full packer briskets. I haven't been up there to look but it may be close for you. Www.porkchops.com __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24x60 staightback cabinet + warmer Battle Box Midi UDS Weber Performer 22.5 Weber OTG WGA Charcoal Weber Genesis

06-26-2013, 11:23 PM	#3
Beef Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-11 Location: Cedarburg, wi	Try your local asian or spanish grocier, they typically have a great butcher department . Also, find your local butcher and befriend him. Mine will call me when he gets a case of briskets or Pork bellies. Find someone who has a resturaunt depot membership, like a local caterer or even a resturaunt, and they may be willing to let you go on a field trip, or to pick up a brisket on their next visit. Dont give up. I am currently working with a slauter house in Kewauskum to get a rack of Beef Ribs. But that is quit a drive for you. Lastly, you could try searching craigslist for local farmers that sell their beef. I will stop now. OK, lastly, find a co-worker who has a costco membership. their meat does not suck

06-27-2013, 06:47 AM	#4
JonM106 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-24-12 Location: Milwaukee	Can't help you with Kenosha, and I know it's a haul for you in Kenosha, but if you're ever in Racine, check out Danny's on 3 Mile and Charles (used to be south of Hwy 11, but moved to the north side ten years ago or so.) Also, if you ever find yourself at the Milwaukee Co. airport or somewhere around there, go to Ray's on Loomis just off of Layton.

06-27-2013, 10:08 AM	#9
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06-27-2013, 10:46 AM	#10
TroyA65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-13 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI	Thermal, I go up and down hwy 45 almost every weekend in the summer. I'll pm you. Chicago, I drive by Calumet almost daily. I stopped in about 6-7 years ago and wasn't impressed...but I wasn't looking for a packer, I'll check it out. __________________ Weber Summit S-670, 2-Weber 22.5 WSM's, Weber 22.5 kettle/cajun bandit conversion, Weber Smokey Joe Tamale pot conversion

06-27-2013, 01:26 PM	#13
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL	There's a Restaurant Depot in Milwaukee that would likely have Tri tip AND brisket, just call first to make sure Milwaukee, WI 5250 South 6th Street Milwaukee, WI 53213 Phone is 414-483-2996 __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team [URL]http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com[/URL] KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list :crazy:

06-27-2013, 08:54 PM	#14
Remi26 Found some matches. Join Date: 06-26-13 Location: Green Bay WI	Festival has brisket but you have to ask for a whole one or they'll try to give you a 1 or 1 1/2 lb cut from the display. If you ask for a whole one, they come 6 - 8 lbs and vacuum packed.

06-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#15
TroyA65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-13 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI	Good to know Remy, we just got a Festival. __________________ Weber Summit S-670, 2-Weber 22.5 WSM's, Weber 22.5 kettle/cajun bandit conversion, Weber Smokey Joe Tamale pot conversion