I have purchased somewhere around 50 or so packers from Costco I am figuring.
There are some unscrupulous butcher/processors that KNOW we BBQ folks like thick flats.
It is common knowledge amongst pitmasters that a thick flat has a better chance of coming out moist at the end of a long smoke/cook.
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Aaron Franklin gives advice on choosing a good packer in at least one youtube video, directing us in one I saw to look for a thick flat.
I want to mention you should also beware of trickery.
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Unless you really examine a packer well, it is easy to miss the tricks used to fool us, especially due to the cryovac bags ease in hiding these tricks being played on us.
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Here is a Prime Costco example:
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Nice trick!
This "tab" was folded over to make the thinner edge of this packer look great in the plastic bag.
Once opened however, this trick cut and fold is revealed.
There are some unscrupulous butcher/processors that KNOW we BBQ folks like thick flats.
It is common knowledge amongst pitmasters that a thick flat has a better chance of coming out moist at the end of a long smoke/cook.
-
Aaron Franklin gives advice on choosing a good packer in at least one youtube video, directing us in one I saw to look for a thick flat.
I want to mention you should also beware of trickery.
-
Unless you really examine a packer well, it is easy to miss the tricks used to fool us, especially due to the cryovac bags ease in hiding these tricks being played on us.
-
Here is a Prime Costco example:
​ ​
Nice trick!
This "tab" was folded over to make the thinner edge of this packer look great in the plastic bag.
Once opened however, this trick cut and fold is revealed.
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