meat procurment question

tmcmaster · 09-19-2009, 07:31 PM

In general, have you all found it better to secure meats through a local source (slightly higher cost) or via a distributor/online retailer?

Thanks!

Bbq Bubba · 09-20-2009, 09:24 AM

I use a meat distributor. He finds me the best deals & delivers to my stand @ prices cheaper than R.D!

trekmstr · 09-20-2009, 11:50 AM

I get all of my meat localy at sam's club. good prices but no delivery if you live close to one. i was in milwaukee doing a Q for a freind and was able to go to the Restaraunt Depot for my meat it was cheeper but i live 200 miles away and cannot use them.

big brother smoke · 09-20-2009, 11:57 AM

I use both a disributor and Costco. I just depends.
I have not found better ribs than what Costco offers, so I shop exclusively at Costco for ribs.

Spydermike72 · 09-20-2009, 08:19 PM

Do you want price or quality ?? That is the key question. I can find meat cheaper at some local places but the quality is bad. I can also pay more at a local place and get high quality. For the best mix of price and quality I dont know that you can beat Sam's, unless you are Bubba and know a guy...

FourEyes45 · 09-21-2009, 07:30 AM

I tried the local Meat shop---never again, Sam's and Rest.DePot has better ribs in this area.

BigJimsBBQ · 09-21-2009, 01:41 PM

Depending on the meat, I generally buy cases at BJs.

Jim

tmcmaster · 09-21-2009, 06:07 PM

Interesting... Thanks all!

I would have thought a local supplier would be able to beat the 'lot clubs' for quality or price, or both... Interesting... Thanks again!

Dr_KY · 10-02-2009, 09:21 AM

I have three local butchers to choose from but the bulk stuff I get here..

http://www.booker.co.uk/catalog/prod...omotionID=1060

BigJimsBBQ · 10-03-2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmcmaster

Interesting... Thanks all!

I would have thought a local supplier would be able to beat the 'lot clubs' for quality or price, or both... Interesting... Thanks again!

What I have found with Case Levels with Ware Houses (BJ's, SAM,s, etc) is you get at a discount price (around 10% off).

tmcmaster · 10-13-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJimsBBQ

What I have found with Case Levels with Ware Houses (BJ's, SAM,s, etc) is you get at a discount price (around 10% off).

That's what I discovered... case levels, my local Sam's can't be beat...

JamesB · 10-13-2009, 02:31 AM

We get everything we need for larger parties at Sam's Club, Costco or Restaurant Depot. I'll admit that sometimes we have to visit all 3 to find the quality and price we are looking for on that occasion.

09-19-2009, 07:31 PM	#1
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	meat procurment question In general, have you all found it better to secure meats through a local source (slightly higher cost) or via a distributor/online retailer? Thanks! __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

09-20-2009, 11:50 AM	#3
trekmstr Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-21-09 Location: Wausau, Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I get all of my meat localy at sam's club. good prices but no delivery if you live close to one. i was in milwaukee doing a Q for a freind and was able to go to the Restaraunt Depot for my meat it was cheeper but i live 200 miles away and cannot use them. __________________ KCBS memeber, B.B.Q judge & competitor / 1 weber, 1 ofset, 1 smoker and 1 U.D.S. (so far)

09-20-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use both a disributor and Costco. I just depends. I have not found better ribs than what Costco offers, so I shop exclusively at Costco for ribs. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

09-20-2009, 08:19 PM	#5
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you want price or quality ?? That is the key question. I can find meat cheaper at some local places but the quality is bad. I can also pay more at a local place and get high quality. For the best mix of price and quality I dont know that you can beat Sam's, unless you are Bubba and know a guy... __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Ranch Kettle,Weber Performerl Certified Moink Baller President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

09-21-2009, 01:41 PM	#7
BigJimsBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-09 Location: Newnan, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Source Depends on Meat Depending on the meat, I generally buy cases at BJs. Jim __________________ Big Jim - Newnan, GA Customized Lang Model 84 Longneck

09-20-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a meat distributor. He finds me the best deals & delivers to my stand @ prices cheaper than R.D!

09-21-2009, 07:30 AM	#6
FourEyes45 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-06-09 Location: Between Abbeville and Eufaula Al. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried the local Meat shop---never again, Sam's and Rest.DePot has better ribs in this area.

09-21-2009, 06:07 PM	#8
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Interesting... Thanks all! I would have thought a local supplier would be able to beat the 'lot clubs' for quality or price, or both... Interesting... Thanks again! __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

10-02-2009, 09:21 AM	#9
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have three local butchers to choose from but the bulk stuff I get here.. http://www.booker.co.uk/catalog/prod...omotionID=1060 __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

10-13-2009, 02:31 AM	#12
JamesB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-15-05 Location: Irving, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We get everything we need for larger parties at Sam's Club, Costco or Restaurant Depot. I'll admit that sometimes we have to visit all 3 to find the quality and price we are looking for on that occasion.

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