Ok, I just had to reply to this. I am doing my first brisket this Saturday. I went to my local butcher (yep, not just a store, but a real meat market) last Friday and asked about the briskets. I had purchased a really good pork shoulder a few months ago for pulled pork and figured this is my best place to go. He told me they usually run 10 to 12 lbs. I ordered 2 10 pounders and I got them for $2.19/lb. Not bad I thought since these are packer-trimmed and I live in the SF Bay area where everything is priced higher than anywhere else in the world. So, seems to me I am getting a pretty good deal!? Anyhow, I will post some pics after my party on Saturday and see what you guys think for my first smoked brisket.
By the way, the pork was DELICIOUS! Had sammies and tacos.
John