Waygu?

jrbBBQ · 08-11-2011, 09:51 PM

For those of you that order waygu, I have heard stories about people ordering them and geting ones with small flats. I personally like to look over as many as I can to find the thickest and most flexible ones. I'm gonna have the opportunity to order one for an upcoming contest, but I'm concerned about recieving an exceptional product without have the chance to look it over before purchase. I'm looking for one over 17#'s. Is there anyone with some pointers about ordering meat over the internet/phone.?

WhiskeyBentBBQ · 08-11-2011, 11:03 PM

I don't do it because of the reason you mentioned above. You are only guaranteed a weight range and have no idea about the thickness of the flat. I would rather buy CAB or Choice briskets that I like and wet age them for 45-60 days.

Big Poppa · 08-11-2011, 11:06 PM

I sell the wagyu from strube and there has been a run on them and a lot of companies are out and we have small ones now.

jrbBBQ · 08-11-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Poppa

I sell the wagyu from strube and there has been a run on them and a lot of companies are out and we have small ones now.

Kinda what I'm afraid of. I know they are a Texas company and alot of cattle farms in Texas had problems because of the dry weather and t is right in the prime of competition BBQ season, which makes it a little tougher getting a good one. Is there anyway to insure getting a large one from strube, snake river, or even paradise meats (I know they don't raise them, just distribute)

bigabyte · 08-11-2011, 11:33 PM

I've never had one not be extremely flexible, but size is always a problem. The most major problem in my opinion is thickness of the flat. I have had very long and/or wide ones but the flat is still thin.

Good luck.

Jeff_in_KC · 08-12-2011, 06:17 PM

The price you pay for buying this brisket is generally a much thinner flat than most other breeds. You can get lucky and find one thicker on occasion but that's the way waygu beef is.

GreenDrake · 08-12-2011, 09:17 PM

I sell Snake River Farms...going to use it this year...of course running backups for redundancy.

JD McGee · 08-12-2011, 10:08 PM

Haven't cooked a Wagyu all season...we're doin' just fine on Costco choice packers and flats...plus my wallet is a little fatter...

indianagriller · 08-13-2011, 02:02 PM

the last one i cooked had a flat that tapered to about 1/2 inch on one side, i ended up turning in my CAB.

jrbBBQ · 08-13-2011, 04:43 PM

so basically what I'm hearing is stick with the guy who lets me sort through 16 cases of choice angus instead of hoping I get a nice waygu over the phone.

Jeff_in_KC · 08-14-2011, 12:07 AM

I would never "select" a brisket over the phone for a comp! Just me though.

holysmokes · 08-14-2011, 08:44 AM

In my experience, if you develop a relationship with one of the salespeople that you order your briskets form, they will look to make sure they are sending the brisket you are looking for. I give what I an specifically looking for and if they dont have one, they wont send it. Just my .02

Big Poppa · 08-14-2011, 11:37 PM

guys it is a byproduct of the beef market brisket is an after thought. if the prices are high they slaughter sooner...if its low they hang on to them. The market was horrible last year and we started the year with HUGE briskets.

Crash · 08-15-2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jrbBBQ

so basically what I'm hearing is stick with the guy who lets me sort through 16 cases of choice angus instead of hoping I get a nice waygu over the phone.

Yes....absolutey!

Capn Kev · 08-15-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Poppa

I sell the wagyu from strube and there has been a run on them and a lot of companies are out and we have small ones now.

Any feedback from Strube Ranch on when they will be out of this dry spell?

08-11-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
jrbBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-01-11 Location: Mcleansboro, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Waygu? For those of you that order waygu, I have heard stories about people ordering them and geting ones with small flats. I personally like to look over as many as I can to find the thickest and most flexible ones. I'm gonna have the opportunity to order one for an upcoming contest, but I'm concerned about recieving an exceptional product without have the chance to look it over before purchase. I'm looking for one over 17#'s. Is there anyone with some pointers about ordering meat over the internet/phone.? __________________ "Rural Route BBQ competition team"

08-11-2011, 11:03 PM	#2
WhiskeyBentBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-17-10 Location: Lakeland, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't do it because of the reason you mentioned above. You are only guaranteed a weight range and have no idea about the thickness of the flat. I would rather buy CAB or Choice briskets that I like and wet age them for 45-60 days. __________________ Chad - Whiskey Bent BBQ

08-11-2011, 11:33 PM	#5
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	I've never had one not be extremely flexible, but size is always a problem. The most major problem in my opinion is thickness of the flat. I have had very long and/or wide ones but the flat is still thin. Good luck. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

08-12-2011, 06:17 PM	#6
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The price you pay for buying this brisket is generally a much thinner flat than most other breeds. You can get lucky and find one thicker on occasion but that's the way waygu beef is. __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

08-12-2011, 09:17 PM	#7
GreenDrake is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-21-10 Location: Hayden, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I sell Snake River Farms...going to use it this year...of course running backups for redundancy. __________________ PNWBA - Hayden, Idaho http://www.facebook.com/BC2BBQ

08-11-2011, 11:06 PM	#3
Big Poppa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: La Quinta, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I sell the wagyu from strube and there has been a run on them and a lot of companies are out and we have small ones now.

08-12-2011, 10:08 PM	#8
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Haven't cooked a Wagyu all season...we're doin' just fine on Costco choice packers and flats...plus my wallet is a little fatter... __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

08-13-2011, 02:02 PM	#9
indianagriller is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-09 Location: Columbus,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	the last one i cooked had a flat that tapered to about 1/2 inch on one side, i ended up turning in my CAB. __________________ www.bigjtssmokin.com JAMBO pit

08-13-2011, 04:43 PM	#10
jrbBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-01-11 Location: Mcleansboro, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	so basically what I'm hearing is stick with the guy who lets me sort through 16 cases of choice angus instead of hoping I get a nice waygu over the phone. __________________ "Rural Route BBQ competition team"

08-14-2011, 12:07 AM	#11
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would never "select" a brisket over the phone for a comp! Just me though. __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

08-14-2011, 08:44 AM	#12
holysmokes Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-28-10 Location: Dublin, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In my experience, if you develop a relationship with one of the salespeople that you order your briskets form, they will look to make sure they are sending the brisket you are looking for. I give what I an specifically looking for and if they dont have one, they wont send it. Just my .02 __________________ Holy Smokes Stumps Stretch SmokerThe First Stump Monster Stump JR.Traegar Texas Elite

08-14-2011, 11:37 PM	#13
Big Poppa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: La Quinta, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	guys it is a byproduct of the beef market brisket is an after thought. if the prices are high they slaughter sooner...if its low they hang on to them. The market was horrible last year and we started the year with HUGE briskets.

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