Angus Brisket

jgh1204 · 01-11-2006, 06:30 PM

Local restaurant meat supplier sells angus brisket, is it worth the little bit extra?

Last I checked it was $1.49/lb, but could be a little more right now.

Kevin · 01-11-2006, 06:49 PM

"Angus" or "Certified Angus Beef" as in C.A.B. ?
There is a difference. CAB requires a certification process and is supposedly a superior product. Just stating angus on the label doesn't mean a whole lot. Many marketers do that and the public is none the wiser.

jgh1204 · 01-11-2006, 06:52 PM

it is CAB

Kevin · 01-11-2006, 06:54 PM

Might be worth it then. CAB has some pretty stringent requirements. I'll see if I can find it again and post a link.

ZILLA · 01-11-2006, 06:54 PM

I would go for it but don't waste the $$$ on Prime or Kobe.

Kevin · 01-11-2006, 07:02 PM

Here it is. I realize you wanted input from someone who has tried it. Most of my beef is homegrown by neighbors so can't help with that.
PDF on CAB http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/pr...pfactSheet.pdf
Certified Angus Beef home page http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/

jgh1204 · 01-11-2006, 07:15 PM

Thanks Kevin, I remember people talking about CAB last year.

wishinfishin · 01-12-2006, 07:09 AM

If you can buy CAB for 1.49 lb..jump on it and quick....CAB in the Fort Worth Area is 2.09 per lb as of last week. Buy 3 - 4 if you can afford it. I've cooked CAB and prefer it over over any other grade. Just tastes a lot better to me...more savory...Just my .02

jgh1204 · 01-13-2006, 07:53 AM

Picked up 3 briskets, 36.6 lbs worth for $1.50 yesterday. I am cooking this weekend for my brothers birthday next weekend. Doing 3 butts tonight with pecan and guava. I will do the 3 briskets tomorrow and then I have a bunch of ribs to do Sunday.

jgh1204 · 01-23-2006, 09:04 PM

As a recap, I cooked the 3 briskets on Saturday, the 14th. They were coolered for 10 hours, put in the frig for several hours and then wrapped in plastic, foiled and threw in the freezer. 1 was a gift to my brother, 1 was heated at the party(the 21st) and 3rd was cut into sections and given to several other family members.

The brisket at the party disappeared quickly which was amazing since there was a TON of other foods to serve 45 people.

They came out great, I will definitely try to cook these from now on. Just a little difficult to get by there since the place is only open 9-4:30 M-F.

I got almost a 1/2 inch smoke ring on these.

Jeff_in_KC · 01-23-2006, 09:37 PM

Wondering if CAB is worth the investment at contests?

jgh1204 · 01-23-2006, 10:16 PM

Jeff, here at a $1.50/lb, it is cheaper than HEB and Sams for now.

Jeff_in_KC · 01-24-2006, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgh1204

Jeff, here at a $1.50/lb, it is cheaper than HEB and Sams for now.

That would definitely make it worthwhile!

RichardF · 01-25-2006, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_in_KC

Wondering if CAB is worth the investment at contests?

Paul Kirk uses and recommends CAB for competition. He ages his beef three weeks in the cryo in his fridge before the event (or at least that's what he says he does).

He was using CAB when he cooked at the BBQ Block Party two years ago.

jgh1204 · 01-25-2006, 06:24 PM

I am going to age mine 2 weeks. My competition is Feb 24-25

01-11-2006, 06:30 PM	#1
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Angus Brisket Local restaurant meat supplier sells angus brisket, is it worth the little bit extra? Last I checked it was $1.49/lb, but could be a little more right now. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-11-2006, 06:49 PM	#2
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Angus" or "Certified Angus Beef" as in C.A.B. ? There is a difference. CAB requires a certification process and is supposedly a superior product. Just stating angus on the label doesn't mean a whole lot. Many marketers do that and the public is none the wiser. __________________ Kevin

01-11-2006, 06:52 PM	#3
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	it is CAB __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-11-2006, 06:54 PM	#4
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Might be worth it then. CAB has some pretty stringent requirements. I'll see if I can find it again and post a link. __________________ Kevin

01-11-2006, 07:02 PM	#6
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here it is. I realize you wanted input from someone who has tried it. Most of my beef is homegrown by neighbors so can't help with that. PDF on CAB http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/pr...pfactSheet.pdf Certified Angus Beef home page http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/ __________________ Kevin

01-11-2006, 06:54 PM	#5
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would go for it but don't waste the $$$ on Prime or Kobe.

01-11-2006, 07:15 PM	#7
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Kevin, I remember people talking about CAB last year. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-12-2006, 07:09 AM	#8
wishinfishin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-19-05 Location: Fort Worth Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you can buy CAB for 1.49 lb..jump on it and quick....CAB in the Fort Worth Area is 2.09 per lb as of last week. Buy 3 - 4 if you can afford it. I've cooked CAB and prefer it over over any other grade. Just tastes a lot better to me...more savory...Just my .02 __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=green]Wishin I was fishin or cookin...anywhere but workin!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=#008000]Pit by Jambo (Jamie Geer) 5'x25" mfg date 2005.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=#008000][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

01-13-2006, 07:53 AM	#9
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Picked up 3 briskets, 36.6 lbs worth for $1.50 yesterday. I am cooking this weekend for my brothers birthday next weekend. Doing 3 butts tonight with pecan and guava. I will do the 3 briskets tomorrow and then I have a bunch of ribs to do Sunday. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-23-2006, 09:04 PM	#10
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As a recap, I cooked the 3 briskets on Saturday, the 14th. They were coolered for 10 hours, put in the frig for several hours and then wrapped in plastic, foiled and threw in the freezer. 1 was a gift to my brother, 1 was heated at the party(the 21st) and 3rd was cut into sections and given to several other family members. The brisket at the party disappeared quickly which was amazing since there was a TON of other foods to serve 45 people. They came out great, I will definitely try to cook these from now on. Just a little difficult to get by there since the place is only open 9-4:30 M-F. I got almost a 1/2 inch smoke ring on these. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-23-2006, 09:37 PM	#11
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wondering if CAB is worth the investment at contests? __________________ 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

01-23-2006, 10:16 PM	#12
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Jeff, here at a $1.50/lb, it is cheaper than HEB and Sams for now. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-25-2006, 06:24 PM	#15
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am going to age mine 2 weeks. My competition is Feb 24-25 __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

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