Kevin James
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Somebody started a thread about this subject a month or two ago, but I can't find it.
Anyways... went in to Costco to grab a brisket for 4th of July. No Prime Briskets to be had, only Choice.
So I talked to one of the guys in the meat processing area in the back, who I had asked about this after said thread was posted. At the time he hadn't heard anything about it but said they generally wouldn't have any advanced knowledge of such things anyways.
When I talked to him yesterday, he recognized me because I'm always there buying briskets, and he says "OMG, dude, you were totally right, we just found out yesterday! We were told there is a shortage in the area and we will not be receiving ANY Prime briskets for at least the next several months, maybe longer. We're only going to be getting Choice".
So I grabbed the best looking one and we'll see how it compares. I've never even seen Choice briskets at any of the Costco's in my area, so this was a first. They do say they are "Premium Black Angus" though, which I have never seen any of their Prime's say, so keeping my fingers crossed.
To add insult to injury they weren't even priced that much lower, $3.79/lb vs. the $3.99/lb. they were selling the Prime's at.
Went over to check RD though and their "Superior Angus" briskets were $4.09/lb. and didn't look as nice so looks like Costco's are still going to be the best option. Super bummed though. This blows.
Anyways... went in to Costco to grab a brisket for 4th of July. No Prime Briskets to be had, only Choice.
So I talked to one of the guys in the meat processing area in the back, who I had asked about this after said thread was posted. At the time he hadn't heard anything about it but said they generally wouldn't have any advanced knowledge of such things anyways.
When I talked to him yesterday, he recognized me because I'm always there buying briskets, and he says "OMG, dude, you were totally right, we just found out yesterday! We were told there is a shortage in the area and we will not be receiving ANY Prime briskets for at least the next several months, maybe longer. We're only going to be getting Choice".
So I grabbed the best looking one and we'll see how it compares. I've never even seen Choice briskets at any of the Costco's in my area, so this was a first. They do say they are "Premium Black Angus" though, which I have never seen any of their Prime's say, so keeping my fingers crossed.
To add insult to injury they weren't even priced that much lower, $3.79/lb vs. the $3.99/lb. they were selling the Prime's at.
Went over to check RD though and their "Superior Angus" briskets were $4.09/lb. and didn't look as nice so looks like Costco's are still going to be the best option. Super bummed though. This blows.