Where do you buy your meat?

motoeric · 08-11-2006, 02:18 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if you get your meat for a competition from a butcher, a supermarket, costco or what?

I imagine that a butcher would be easiest but most expensive.

And a question that's a bit off topic, how do you get that 'film' off the back of the ribs? I spent an hour last night trying to get it all off and thought that there has to be a better way.

Thanks!

Eric Devlin

YankeeBBQ · 08-11-2006, 02:21 PM

pry up one corner by sticking your knife under the membrane and prying up with the back of the knife (the unsharpened side). Then grab it with a paper towel and pull. It's very easy once you get the hang of it

Westexbbq · 08-11-2006, 02:46 PM

What part of the country are you Eric?
When I started, I went the local butcher route, figuring I was gonna get better quality special order etc. especially for a packers cut brisket. Had to train them though not to mess with it; same with pork butts and ribs. Most of time it worked out but I was paying a pretty penny. Turns out I could do much better by going to the wholesale source and that is what I do now here on Long Island. I can find good ribs in the supermarket or the Costco's etc aok.
Most likely depends on your area.

we'll smoke u · 08-11-2006, 04:06 PM

I Have Used Both Butcher And Wholesale Like Sam's Club. I Found No Difference Between The Two Meat Wise, But Price There Is A Diference. Sam's Lets Me Dig Thru There Case's To Find What I Want.
I Start In The Middle And Just Use My Finger. Work It Under The Membrane And Pull Out, Both Sides Will Peel At Same Time

SmokeInDaEye · 08-11-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westexbbq

Turns out I could do much better by going to the wholesale source and that is what I do now here on Long Island. I can find good ribs in the supermarket or the Costco's etc aok.
Most likely depends on your area.

Where do you get decent packers cut brisket and shoulders on LI? I was going to pick up ribs from Costco for the New Hudson Rib Fest but was about to order the others from my local butcher. Would love a better (read "cheaper") source!

- Clint

rbsnwngs · 08-11-2006, 05:08 PM

i use Majastic meats out in Patchouge

ggriffi · 08-11-2006, 06:00 PM

My ribs I get at a small grocery store that I will pick up on my way home from work. The only place that I have found brisket around here so far is a butcher shop. Pork butt I get at a grocery store here by me. I understand about trying to save money, but I am really thinking about using the butcher all the time. It might cost me a little more but if I need something at the last minute...

Plus I just cooked for 51 people and it only cost $120, and that would have been enough to cook for my first comp.

Just my $.02

g

mm_0_mm · 08-11-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by we'll smoke u

I Start In The Middle And Just Use My Finger. Work It Under The Membrane And Pull Out...

someones gotta comment on that quote, might as well be me.

Bigmista · 08-11-2006, 06:59 PM

Restaurant depot of Smart & Final but I'm in Cali.

jminion · 08-11-2006, 07:25 PM

I get everything wholesale anymore, my catering business has really taken off so we buy everything by the case. Kobe brisket, organic pork. Ribs are a St Louis cut product that have been better quality than anything I can find at Costco or Sam as an example. The chickens are organic and have been great.

Also have a wholesale supplier for seafood. The wholesaler has asked my partner and I to produce all their smoked fish product, they have also opened their cold storage for our use.

It's all about about building relationships.

Company picnic tomorrow for 200 at $27 a plate, business is good.

motoeric · 08-11-2006, 08:45 PM

[quote=Westexbbq]What part of the country are you Eric?
quote]

I'm about 10 miles west of you in Huntington off the LIE. : )

I assume that our shopping experiences would be similar then.

Thanks to all for the advice!

Eric Devlin

Westexbbq · 08-11-2006, 09:12 PM

Eric, CLint, et al,
Looks like Willie B and I are on the same page, Majestic Meats in Patchogue.
I'm sure if you mention Willie you might get more juice than I, but try 'em out and feel free to mention my name.
Wes

Sawdustguy · 08-11-2006, 09:19 PM

Resturant Depot and Majestic Meats

Rockaway BeachBQ · 08-11-2006, 09:59 PM

Restaraunt Depot is definitely the best route for competition shopping or any big cook. You can not beat the prices and it is just about the only place you can find Packer brisket year round. Just walk in and ask for a one day pass.

SmokeInDaEye · 08-11-2006, 11:30 PM

Thanks will, wes et al. I've got some LI exploring to do tomorrow. Now for my stupid question of the month...

Should I try to buy meat next friday for a weekend competition (meaning a day off from work) or is it ok to store cryovac'd meat for 6 days (assuming the bag doesn't start leaking)?

I'm overly anxious about our first kcbs competition so feel free to kick me a new one for not searching old threads for my answer!

- Clint

08-11-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where do you buy your meat? Hi, I was wondering if you get your meat for a competition from a butcher, a supermarket, costco or what? I imagine that a butcher would be easiest but most expensive. And a question that's a bit off topic, how do you get that 'film' off the back of the ribs? I spent an hour last night trying to get it all off and thought that there has to be a better way. Thanks! Eric Devlin

08-11-2006, 02:46 PM	#3
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What part of the country are you Eric? When I started, I went the local butcher route, figuring I was gonna get better quality special order etc. especially for a packers cut brisket. Had to train them though not to mess with it; same with pork butts and ribs. Most of time it worked out but I was paying a pretty penny. Turns out I could do much better by going to the wholesale source and that is what I do now here on Long Island. I can find good ribs in the supermarket or the Costco's etc aok. Most likely depends on your area. __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

08-11-2006, 04:06 PM	#4
we'll smoke u is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-21-06 Location: Valley, Nebraska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I Have Used Both Butcher And Wholesale Like Sam's Club. I Found No Difference Between The Two Meat Wise, But Price There Is A Diference. Sam's Lets Me Dig Thru There Case's To Find What I Want. I Start In The Middle And Just Use My Finger. Work It Under The Membrane And Pull Out, Both Sides Will Peel At Same Time __________________ Scott Burke www.wellsmokeubbq.com www.operationbbqmw.org KCBS MEMBER #24303 COUNTRY SMOKER 570 PELLET FEEDER ONE SMALL HOME MADE VERTICAL WEBER KETTLE GOLD 221/2 WEBER BABYQ

08-11-2006, 05:08 PM	#6
rbsnwngs is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-22-04 Location: Islip NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i use Majastic meats out in Patchouge __________________ Will B WILLIE PALOOOOZA 2013 is here http://williepallooza.blogspot.com/ www.williebsbbq.com 38th IS ALMOST LIKE WINNING

08-11-2006, 06:00 PM	#7
ggriffi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-23-06 Location: NW Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My ribs I get at a small grocery store that I will pick up on my way home from work. The only place that I have found brisket around here so far is a butcher shop. Pork butt I get at a grocery store here by me. I understand about trying to save money, but I am really thinking about using the butcher all the time. It might cost me a little more but if I need something at the last minute... Plus I just cooked for 51 people and it only cost $120, and that would have been enough to cook for my first comp. Just my $.02 g __________________ gary "BassAckwards Bar B Q Co." PCC 24"X48" Backyard Smoker Weber Q100 44 qt Bayou Classic Sears 4 burner gasser w/rotisserie Weber kettle Bookers and Coke I refuse to kiss anything that uses its tongue for toilet paper

08-11-2006, 02:21 PM	#2
YankeeBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-06 Location: boston ma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	pry up one corner by sticking your knife under the membrane and prying up with the back of the knife (the unsharpened side). Then grab it with a paper towel and pull. It's very easy once you get the hang of it

08-11-2006, 06:59 PM	#9
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Restaurant depot of Smart & Final but I'm in Cali. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

08-11-2006, 07:25 PM	#10
jminion is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-07-04 Location: Federal Way WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I get everything wholesale anymore, my catering business has really taken off so we buy everything by the case. Kobe brisket, organic pork. Ribs are a St Louis cut product that have been better quality than anything I can find at Costco or Sam as an example. The chickens are organic and have been great. Also have a wholesale supplier for seafood. The wholesaler has asked my partner and I to produce all their smoked fish product, they have also opened their cold storage for our use. It's all about about building relationships. Company picnic tomorrow for 200 at $27 a plate, business is good. __________________ Jim www.twoloosescrewsbbq.com Ole Hickory EL/EDx WSM Primos Klose couple of Ranch kettles

08-11-2006, 08:45 PM	#11
motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[quote=Westexbbq]What part of the country are you Eric? quote] I'm about 10 miles west of you in Huntington off the LIE. : ) I assume that our shopping experiences would be similar then. Thanks to all for the advice! Eric Devlin

08-11-2006, 09:12 PM	#12
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Eric, CLint, et al, Looks like Willie B and I are on the same page, Majestic Meats in Patchogue. I'm sure if you mention Willie you might get more juice than I, but try 'em out and feel free to mention my name. Wes __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

08-11-2006, 09:19 PM	#13
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Resturant Depot and Majestic Meats __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

08-11-2006, 09:59 PM	#14
Rockaway BeachBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-01-05 Location: Rockaway Beach, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Restaraunt Depot is definitely the best route for competition shopping or any big cook. You can not beat the prices and it is just about the only place you can find Packer brisket year round. Just walk in and ask for a one day pass. __________________ www.BeachBumBarbecue.com Spicewine Custom Medium Large (Thank You Sawdustguy) Primo Oval (and BBQ Guru for when I need a nap) ECBrinkmann Vertical Smoker w/mod charcoal pan and thermometer (used mainly for storage) Meco Aussie Walk-About (AKA the princess grill) R.I.P. Klose 20x30 Smoker (sold) Thermos Square Grill (abandoned at Giants stadium) Kenmore/Charbroil Gasser got dragged to the curb

08-11-2006, 11:30 PM	#15
SmokeInDaEye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-06 Location: Memphis, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks will, wes et al. I've got some LI exploring to do tomorrow. Now for my stupid question of the month... Should I try to buy meat next friday for a weekend competition (meaning a day off from work) or is it ok to store cryovac'd meat for 6 days (assuming the bag doesn't start leaking)? I'm overly anxious about our first kcbs competition so feel free to kick me a new one for not searching old threads for my answer! - Clint

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