I'm not crazy about this part - cooking for two most of the time and would not want to get hit with a $125 worth of brisket.
"Due to the nature of this cut, each piece ranges in weight from 7 to 25 LBS. We unfortunately cannot guarantee a specific size upon purchase."
"VARIABLE WEIGHT
The price of individual products may vary based on weight. However, your credit card will only be charged for the actual weight of the product.
Price estimate: $69.72 = ($4.98/LB X 14.0 LB)"
That’s what I paid for one from them several months ago. It was excellent quality. But it weighed almost 19 pounds. It was HUGE. However my local Costco has prime grade for $3.99/lb these days.
Last edited by Jfrosty27; April 5, 2022, 11:19 AM.
Yeah, our local HEB has'em for $3.99 too. I usually buy 10-12 pounders so I don't like to play online roulette and end up with a tiny brisket or a gigantic one.
My local store has them $1/lb cheaper and I can pick my size. Online retailers like Wild Fork are great for those who can't find prime brisket or those whose local stores are considerably more expensive. I buy lamb from Wild Fork - way cheaper than at my local store and a better selection.
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Online resources are for folks who cannot find the good deals near them and since they are providing a service you can expect the price to be a smidge above local grocery stores. That said, $4.99/lb is not bad at all for a Prime brisket! I haven't ordered brisket from them but I have ordered other things from them and was very happy.
I would be a bit concerned whether I'd end up paying $35 or $125 with zero control over which it was. A bulk fill of propane or a side of beef are the only other average-Joe commodities I can think of with that kinda open-endedness. I'd love to see them offer a couple price/size ranges (ex $35-$50 for 7-10lb, $55-$65 for 11-13lb, etc)) if their products vary that much in size.
That is a fair concern and I agree about offering it up by range. I ordered 7.9lb of brisket and 3lbs of short ribs estimated, and got 11.2lbs of brisket and 5lbs of short ribs, it was more expensive than I wanted to spend, but I will have leftovers.
I say go for it and tell us what you got. Cook it and tell us how it turns out. Pictures too.
The picture on their website looks good and well-trimmed.
Are packing and shipping free?
I bought two briskets from Wild Fork, and they turned out great. I too was worried about the size, but they sent me a 12# and a 14#, which was perfect.
Arrived and defrosting. More info on the very confusing billing. They give you an estimated weight/price - it was 7.9lb then they put a hold on your credit card for a higher weight 11.2lbs and at some point (still waiting) they remove the hold and correctly bill you for the weight you bought. It makes sense from a business standpoint, but still seems odd.
Confirmed, $3.99/pound at Costco for Prime briskies. Had a bin full, big ones too, 17-18#. Right next to that were giant bronto ribs for $7.99/pound choice. I'm fully stocked so I kept walking.
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