Good info considering I am real close to the butcher shoppe. Thanks!
The funny thing about cattle, is they don't muscle out or marble the same. Even if you take 2 from the same herd and genetics, they are going to be different. So to take one brisket from one place, and compare it to, one brisket from another, is kind of silly.
I'm sure both places are selling 100's of briskets a day, and they aren't throwing out the ones with thinner flats. So If you look around, you will probably find someone unhappy with both places.
but when its a widespread thing, there's something systemic. i'd expect it from SRF given how much their volume seems to have increased with supplying massive amounts of beef across the US.
Which World Championship has he won?
True, but calling SRF out, after getting one brisket from another company, that he liked better, seems a little pre-mature. First he is comparing an 18lb brisket to a 15 pound brisket. The 18 lb brisket almost certainly came from an older steer, that had more time to put on muscle. Here is a pic posted from Jason TQ of a butcher shoppe brisket. Notice anything about the flat? They very well might be better, but I would need to see more proof, before I trash talk them.
yeah, it was an odd call out since each brisket is unique. i was responding more to the quoted post, though, and absolutely would expect SRF quality to dip with the quantity they're putting out now at the prices they're moving it for.
I have not gotten a final price on that brisket but their briskets run 10.99 per lbs. Once I get my finial price I will let you all know the break down.
Just to update everyone I ended up paying $40 for shipping for the 17.5 lb brisket from Pensacola to the Atlanta area.
…………...
I’m learning however. I’ve pushed aside and walked away from many brisket with a thin tapered flat. I’ve never heard they plump up. I’ve got to know. ;-)
………..
I figured this thread would go this way. Saying something somewhat negative about certain companies on this board is like doing the same against a gun company on a gun board. LOL!
I've had similar experiences with SRF and they have done VERY well to make things right. While I hold customer service in high regard I do have to take note when it has to be used so frequently at this supposed level of quality.
Some of the Jambo cooks will start them out real hot and then let the cooker settle down some. I don't know if it's the juices or air, but they will plump up quite nicely.
Kicking myself. I’ve seen a lot of great points attached to tapered flats. 9/10 times I chop/chunk and mix it all up anyway. Dang