Not at all. :thumb:
I always buy Costco primes myself and while they have very good marbling I've NEVER had a prime this marbled. Close to it, a few times but none like this.
Great that you brought this up and here are my observations of the SRF over Primes from Costco
Visual: This was hands down the best looking brisket I've taken out of a cryo
Texture: Soft and oily to the touch. The fat trimmings can be squished and had a cotton like texture so did the meat itself
Trim and waste: Easiest brisket I trimmed and waste was minimal (As documented I use the good fat trimmings and by far this one yielded more reusable trimmings than any other brisket)
Cook: Since it's so well marbled, cooking this thing was effortless. Easiest, "jiggliest" brisket I cooked to date and we know brisket is a bitch to cook sometimes whatever you do.
Taste: Night and day difference. The flat was the moistest I've had. Even when I had it next day when it was cold. Overall a distinct and very rich tasting brisket bursting with flavor.
What I didn't like: This particular brisket compared to the other SRF in the fridge had a thinner flat and point. I'll get bigger ones next time I order. Don't get me wrong, plenty to go around but I like a little thicker flat and point. I'll do a comparison when I cook the other one to see how it fairs.
Overall: This is the brisket you want to have if you want to get your brisket fix and you'll be satisfied for months. Super rich and tasty and you will taste a difference over your regular brisket.
Would I buy it again at regular price? Absolutely. There is a reason why comp guys get these by forking out a lot money and now I understand. Like I mentioned, I've cooked wagyu briskets before but SRF product was far superior perhaps because it was Gold.
Finally, am I done with prime briskets? No. Those are delicious and the flavor profile is different than wagyu obviously. Wagyu will be a treat for special occasions and when you want to get that rich, beefy, fatty brisket taste. I probably can do a prime once a month but wagyu every six months or so will work for me because it's soooooo satisfying if I make sense.
Hope this helps.