hard to find brisket

joerom · October 13, 2009, 06:47:59 PM

I am having a hard time finding a large brisket here where I live in PA.The biggest I could get so far is about 6 1/2 pounds,and that was special order from a butcher.Walmart don't carry any,other than the corned beef brisket.Do clubs like Costco and Sams usually carry brisket in larger sizes.
Joe.

HawkeyeSmokes · October 13, 2009, 06:52:50 PM

Hey Joe, where I am at both WalMart and Sam's Club have been carrying them. The one's from Sam's do look like a better quality IMHO so that is where I get mine from.

classicrockgriller · October 13, 2009, 06:55:27 PM

Joe, I'm sure the people at walmart would order you some. It is atleast worth a ask.

joerom · October 13, 2009, 07:13:14 PM

I never gave it a thought to ask at Walmart.My Walmart keeps changing their meat supply and most everything else.You find an item you like and then it disappears forever.I probably should try a Sams club,but they are about 45 minutes from me.Costco is about 35 minutes from me.It might be worth my while to do so.
Joe.

HawkeyeSmokes · October 13, 2009, 07:22:33 PM

Costo should be about like Sam's Joe. I just don't have one within 2 hours from where I live.

pensrock · October 13, 2009, 07:42:04 PM

Joe, I live in PA also and have the same trouble finding brisket, and when I do find it, its way too expensive for such a cheap cut of meat. I'm lucky if I get to do one or two a year. I asked at WalMart here and they told me all they get now is corned beef. I have to travel a good hour and a half to get to a Sams, but I am not a member anyway. I have no idea where the nearest Costco is, I have never been to one. Welcome to the forum, what part of PA do you live?

joerom · October 13, 2009, 07:51:44 PM

I live in a town called Berrysburg,which is about 35 mins from Harrisburg,and that is where I would have to go to Costco.I am going to give it a try.I don't know which is better,Costco or Sams.Sams is $40.00 to join and Costco is $50.00,which is a good piece of change.
Joe.

HawkeyeSmokes · October 13, 2009, 07:56:55 PM

Quote from: joerom on October 13, 2009, 07:51:44 PM
I live in a town called Berrysburg,which is about 35 mins from Harrisburg,and that is where I would have to go to Costco.I am going to give it a try.I don't know which is better,Costco or Sams.Sams is $40.00 to join and Costco is $50.00,which is a good piece of change.
Joe.

I think either one will let you in as a guest to browse the store. You might check both out and then decide which one you like better.

Gizmo · October 13, 2009, 08:24:10 PM

The Costco here doesn't sell whole packer briskets. I talked to one of the guys in the meat packing area and he told me they only get flats from their distributor but then I believe each Costco is different.

jaredpost · October 13, 2009, 11:13:07 PM

I get the best deal on brisket at a place called "Cash N Carry" a restaurant supply type of store, they are typically 10+ pounds and less than $2 per pound. Fred Meyers will typically have brisket on had as well but cost a little more.

Habanero Smoker · October 14, 2009, 02:38:00 AM

For Sam's and Walmart it depends on the area you live in. Our area Sam's does not sell any brisket, but the Super Walmart in the same ares sell flats and whole briskets. I know other areas members purchase their briskets from Sam's. As Hawkeye stated, get a day pass to check the club stores out first.

joerom · October 14, 2009, 03:05:34 AM

Okay guys,
Thanks for all the input.I did not know you could get a day pass.I will go either tomorrow or friday and check them out.
Joe

squirtthecat · October 14, 2009, 04:52:23 AM

Ditto on the day pass. Spent a lot of time walking around the store jotting down prices. You might find some things that are significantly cheaper there that will justify the annual membership.

pensrock · October 14, 2009, 06:54:58 AM

QuoteI live in a town called Berrysburg,which is about 35 mins from Harrisburg

Cool we have a few members in the eastern part of the state. I live in the NC part of the state, near DuBois.

joerom · October 18, 2009, 06:14:11 PM

I managed to get to Costco,and they have a nice meat dept.They has brisket,but they were only 4 pound flats with no fat on them.The babyback ribs looked real good,and they were about $1.50 pound cheaper than Walmart.They also had a couple of pork shoulders that were about 14 pounds each.I want to get to Sams yet before I decide.
Joe.

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