thinking of doing my first brisket

wormraper · 05-17-2013, 10:54 AM

ok guys, my normal prices for flat brisket's is about $5-$6 per pound around my area. I never see any packer's for the cheap prices I always see everyone talking about. today I noticed a couple of flat briskets for $2.80 a lb (50% off clearance cuz it's at the sell by date)... is $2.80 a lb a decent price for flats??? I've never tried a brisket before and didn't wanna jump on it and try it out unless it was a killer price since budget is a bit tighter

aawa · 05-17-2013, 11:05 AM

Full packers here in Virginia Beach go for $2.58/lb at Wal-mart and a little bit cheaper at Restaurant Depot. So the price is kind of inline for the flat.

If you can get a flat for the price instead of the $6/lb go for it and give it a try. Brisket is definitely super dericious!

va92bronco · 05-17-2013, 11:09 AM

50% off is pretty good. I would jump on it.

Teltum · 05-17-2013, 11:11 AM

Good price. Go for it.

Flats are good and tasty. I like my caps though.

tx_hellraiser · 05-17-2013, 11:11 AM

Prices will vary depending on where you are in the United states Sams Clube in austin texas is 1.98 a or maybe 2.18 a pound

code3rrt · 05-17-2013, 11:16 AM

Sounds like a good price for your area.

KC

wormraper · 05-17-2013, 11:22 AM

kewl, if they still have it in the next hour or so when I go back out I'll grab it. is there a quality difference (besides fat cap) on the flats vs. packers???

Ron_L · 05-17-2013, 11:27 AM

No difference in meat quality just because the separate the flat and the point, but I find a big difference in the result. Most flats I see around here are either trimmed to death or are really a piece of a flat rather than the whole flat.

Look for a full fat cap on the one side and even trimming on the other. If there is a little fat or silver skin on the meat side you can clean that up. Also, if you have a choice, get the biggest one that they have. I prefer 12 lb + packers which would make the flat about 8 lbs +.

wormraper · 05-17-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

No difference in meat quality just because the separate the flat and the point, but I find a big difference in the result. Most flats I see around here are either trimmed to death or are really a piece of a flat rather than the whole flat.

Look for a full fat cap on the one side and even trimming on the other. If there is a little fat or silver skin on the meat side you can clean that up. Also, if you have a choice, get the biggest one that they have. I prefer 12 lb + packers which would make the flat about 8 lbs +.

ahhh, these suckers were trimmed to DEATH. I didnt' see ANY fat cap on them but the barest of bare residue. almost looks as lean as round eye.

and they're only about 2-3 lbs per brisket

Bludawg · 05-17-2013, 12:12 PM

Buy all they have at that price they Freeze well.

Ron_L · 05-17-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

ahhh, these suckers were trimmed to DEATH. I didnt' see ANY fat cap on them but the barest of bare residue. almost looks as lean as round eye.

and they're only about 2-3 lbs per brisket

Sounds like a piece of a flat, not the whole flat. Some of the guys have had success cooking those.

deguerre · 05-17-2013, 12:15 PM

The mere thought of buying just a flat brings me to tears...

NickTheGreat · 05-17-2013, 01:13 PM

I think it might be worth trying but IMO a 2-3 'flat' is going to be different than the 15lb packer. You see guys on here from time to time with these little ones and they have troubles.

It'd be worth trying. The beauty of them only being 3lb is you're not out much money . . . ;)

DerHusker · 05-17-2013, 01:31 PM

The lowest I've seen them here in San Diego county is $2.58 a lb. but they are usually much higher.

05-17-2013, 10:54 AM	#1
wormraper Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-11-12 Location: Tucson	thinking of doing my first brisket ok guys, my normal prices for flat brisket's is about $5-$6 per pound around my area. I never see any packer's for the cheap prices I always see everyone talking about. today I noticed a couple of flat briskets for $2.80 a lb (50% off clearance cuz it's at the sell by date)... is $2.80 a lb a decent price for flats??? I've never tried a brisket before and didn't wanna jump on it and try it out unless it was a killer price since budget is a bit tighter __________________ Weber SJS, Weber 22.5 Performer Platinum, Weber Smokey Mountain 18'

05-17-2013, 11:05 AM	#2
aawa Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Full packers here in Virginia Beach go for $2.58/lb at Wal-mart and a little bit cheaper at Restaurant Depot. So the price is kind of inline for the flat. If you can get a flat for the price instead of the $6/lb go for it and give it a try. Brisket is definitely super dericious! __________________ ~Ren~ Fat Kids Club Founding Member

05-17-2013, 11:09 AM	#3
va92bronco On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-18-12 Location: Mechanicsville, Va	50% off is pretty good. I would jump on it. __________________ Damage BBQ 250gal offset reverse flow homemade smoker on 5x8 trailer named #2.

05-17-2013, 11:11 AM	#4
Teltum On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-26-13 Location: Barberton, Ohio	Good price. Go for it. Flats are good and tasty. I like my caps though. __________________ Current Smoker: Char-Griller Kamado

05-17-2013, 11:16 AM	#6
code3rrt Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington	Sounds like a good price for your area. KC __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.:blah:

05-17-2013, 11:11 AM	#5
tx_hellraiser Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-06-12 Location: austin	Prices will vary depending on where you are in the United states Sams Clube in austin texas is 1.98 a or maybe 2.18 a pound

05-17-2013, 11:22 AM	#7
wormraper Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-11-12 Location: Tucson	kewl, if they still have it in the next hour or so when I go back out I'll grab it. is there a quality difference (besides fat cap) on the flats vs. packers??? __________________ Weber SJS, Weber 22.5 Performer Platinum, Weber Smokey Mountain 18'

05-17-2013, 11:27 AM	#8
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	No difference in meat quality just because the separate the flat and the point, but I find a big difference in the result. Most flats I see around here are either trimmed to death or are really a piece of a flat rather than the whole flat. Look for a full fat cap on the one side and even trimming on the other. If there is a little fat or silver skin on the meat side you can clean that up. Also, if you have a choice, get the biggest one that they have. I prefer 12 lb + packers which would make the flat about 8 lbs +. __________________ "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

05-17-2013, 12:12 PM	#10
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Buy all they have at that price they Freeze well. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

05-17-2013, 12:15 PM	#12
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	The mere thought of buying just a flat brings me to tears... __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

05-17-2013, 01:13 PM	#13
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	I think it might be worth trying but IMO a 2-3 'flat' is going to be different than the 15lb packer. You see guys on here from time to time with these little ones and they have troubles. It'd be worth trying. The beauty of them only being 3lb is you're not out much money . . . ;) __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

05-17-2013, 01:31 PM	#14
DerHusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-05-12 Location: Escondido, CA	The lowest I've seen them here in San Diego county is $2.58 a lb. but they are usually much higher.