Texas Brisket Prices

[Clark]

I often see posts where someone buys brisket at HEB or other stores and pays a low price of $2 - $3 per lb. Here in Tulsa area I have to pay $7.49 or so per lb.

We are going to Texas in a couple of weeks and if prices are that low, I will 'load up' with 5-6 briskets and bring them home.

it would be very helpful to know what you usually pay for your briskets?

[IFindZeroBadCooks]

Online is $2.33 a pound.

https://www.heb.com/product-detail/untrimmed-beef-brisket/371403

[Clark]

IFindZeroBadCooks Thanks for the info.

[ecowper]

I’m not in Texas, but I can buy prime packers for $3.49/lb at my local Costco

[IFindZeroBadCooks]

Yeah that is Costco pricing for me.

[Clark]

ecowper Thanks for the info. Wife hasn't ever wanted to join or shop at Costco as she says "everything is in large bulk quantities." I will check it out if for nothing other than meat.

[ecowper]

Clark they have great sub-primal cut prices, too. Buy a prime NY Strip for $8.99/lb and cut your own prime NY steaks, for example. Even with a bit of trimming, you’re still getting those New York’s at about $10/lb, compared to the $15-$18 per lb I pay at the grocery store or butcher.

[rickgregory]

Yeah it floats between $3.50 and $4.50 for brisket in N Seattle *at Costco* (not elsewhere).

Note that these prices are untrimmed. I have a butcher near me that sells choice for $4.98 untrimmed or $8.98 trimmed. I don't know if the $ per trimmed pour is the same, there (i.e. if I would trim off 40% of weight) but if your $7.49 is trimmed, keep in mind that all the low prices are for untrimmed.

[ecowper]

I find that when I buy a packer, I tend to take off about 3 lb, or so. That price for trimmed is factoring a big labor cost for the butcher. Since I think I trim as well as they do, just not as fast, I prefer to trim myself.

[Clark]

rickgregory Thanks for that info. Good thinking re untrimmed vs. trimmed price.

[Panhead John]

Clark Where abouts in Texas are you going to be? If there’s an HEB near there, here’s some current brisket prices at HEB. Prime Briskets, whole packers, are only $3.59 lb. Wagyu Brisket, whole Packers are $7.20 lb. Costco’s briskets are usually $2.99 lb. - $3.99 lb. Choice and Prime are usually offered.

[Panhead John]

Clark If you’ve got the time, Fredericksburg is a really neat place to visit. Beautiful little town with a ton of downtown shops, bars, restaurants and antique places. All in walking distance of each other. You’ll be right in the middle of bluebonnet scenery.

https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/

[Clark]

Panhead John Thanks for all of the info. I am a Texan and lived in Tx. for 57 years Grew up in El Paso, Army in San Antonio, job in Dallas, transferred to Ft. Worth, then Houston, then Dallas. Was a salesman & sales manager for the entire state. Been there, done all of that. Once considered moving to Fredericksburg but couldn't find a house we liked. Moved to Oklahoma instead and like it here....except for the BBQ. That's why we go to Texas, BBQ & bluebonnets.

[Panhead John]

Well....dang man, ain’t telling ya nuttin you already know then.You just moved up a few spots on my favorite members list.