Post by: Bar-B-Lew on March 03, 2018, 06:07:39 PM
Post by: wilpark on March 04, 2018, 09:12:45 PM
Fairway has prime Rib Roast for $10.99 Usually $23.99. Gonna get me some tomorrow
Stew Leonards had last week on sale ground chuck for $1.99/lb Got 10#. Whole NY Strip Loin for $3.99. Bought 15# Bone in Rib eye 2" thick for $4.99 bought two nice steaks about 5#
For NY that's terrific prices
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on March 04, 2018, 09:14:52 PM
Post by: Bentley on March 04, 2018, 09:23:35 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on June 19, 2020, 03:36:02 PM
Post by: BigDave83 on June 19, 2020, 05:16:17 PM
Post by: Bentley on June 19, 2020, 06:10:07 PM
Post by: hughver on June 19, 2020, 07:07:59 PM
Post by: 1MoreFord on June 22, 2020, 10:52:02 AM
$11/lb for chuck roast.
$17 for porterhouses.
$7 for 80/20 ground chuck.
$9 for 90/10
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on June 22, 2020, 11:25:08 AM
Beef prices at Kroger are ridiculous. >:(
$11/lb for chuck roast.
$17 for porterhouses.
$7 for 80/20 ground chuck.
$9 for 90/10
I am taking one of those $3/# packer briskets and grinding it up for hamburger simply because it is half of what you are paying.
Post by: yorkdude on June 22, 2020, 12:16:54 PM
14.99 for rib eye, 12.99 for flank and 6.99 for 80/20.
I wanted some beef bologna also and none, not in any brand. First time I have ever seen that?
Post by: Bentley on June 22, 2020, 02:36:57 PM
Post by: hokiepop on June 22, 2020, 04:19:55 PM
Post by: Bentley on June 22, 2020, 04:38:30 PM
Post by: Clonesmoker on June 22, 2020, 04:42:38 PM
I already had three briskets in the freezer that I got at Walmart for $2.97/lb a couple weeks earlier, but had not found any at either local Walmart for the since then. Fareway at that time had it for $4.65/lb. Sam's Club was at $6.50/lb.
Post by: triplebq on June 22, 2020, 06:13:46 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on June 22, 2020, 07:38:15 PM
Post by: triplebq on June 22, 2020, 10:17:14 PM
Post by: BigDave83 on June 23, 2020, 08:28:46 AM
I got a nice looking bone in chuck roast for $6 a pound, they had Arm roasts for the same I was going to get one of those before I found the chuck. Most of it is vac sealed and frozen. They had beef, pork and some lamb but no chops, I would have bought some of those. The Gf has never had them. They made up burgers with jalapeno and pepper jack cheese, about 1/2 pound burgers $8 a pound, packs of ground beef were $6 a pound these were not froze. Strip steaks were $9 I believe. I got a pack of sweet and hot jerky it was $33 a pound I think it was in about 1/4 pound packs. It was pretty good, as were the burgers and the burgers made from the ground beef. Will try the chuck probably tomorrow. It was worth the trip and she got chocolate chip cookies for $6 a dozen that she really liked, so I am set, we can go there again because of the cookies.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on June 23, 2020, 09:07:35 AM
Post by: Th3Batman86 on June 23, 2020, 11:49:32 AM
Post by: Bentley on June 23, 2020, 03:01:50 PM
Could only by 2 - four packs of butter at a time, which seemed strange to me. Limiting butter sales, are you all hording butter?
Post by: hokiepop on June 24, 2020, 09:33:20 AM
Post by: Kristin Meredith on June 24, 2020, 11:17:49 AM
Was there a limit on beef purchases? I haven't been to a Costco in over a month and there was a 2 item limit on any meat purchase at that time. Hoarding butter-yikes what is next?
I will have to ask Bent if he remembers. I don't recall seeing any signs limiting beef, fish or pork, but there was a limit of two on chicken purchases. The strange thing about the butter is it was just packed with butter and did not look like anyone was buying.
Post by: Bentley on June 24, 2020, 02:03:03 PM
Post by: Brushpopper on June 25, 2020, 03:17:18 PM
Post by: Bentley on June 25, 2020, 03:24:48 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on June 25, 2020, 03:49:22 PM
I believe I would by some T-bones at that price. I truly cannot remember the last time I had a T-bone or Porterhouse!
I remember about 5 years ago when you used to be able to get porterhouse on sale for $6/#. I would pick out everyone that had a big fillet on the bone and buy whatever they had on the shelf.
Post by: Brushpopper on June 25, 2020, 03:52:53 PM
I believe I would by some T-bones at that price. I truly cannot remember the last time I had a T-bone or Porterhouse!
I can see your point. They are waaayyy better than pork steak, even when they are choice. I'll run it by the girls.
Post by: ylr on July 08, 2020, 06:30:25 PM
Post by: Ralphie on July 08, 2020, 07:53:55 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 08, 2020, 07:56:27 PM
Several weeks ago, brisket packers topped $7 at Restaurant Depot in Raleigh. Now it’s down to $2.74. Lowest I’ve ever seen anywhere in town.
Seems like prices dropped nationwide about the same time about three weeks ago.
Post by: Bentley on July 08, 2020, 09:40:09 PM
It is going to be 97° two days next week. Since I wont be on the chain gang or in the sweat box, I am gonna go into Chantilly and see how much beef is at Restaurant Depot!
Post by: 02ebz06 on July 09, 2020, 11:23:50 AM
Below is what we are looking at for next 7 days:
Wife is going shopping tomorrow at Smith's (aka Kroger).
A few things are on sale:
Brisket $2.99/lb will make ground beef out of it. Cheapest ground beef here is $5.49/lb
Pork Loin $1.79/lb going to make Canadian bacon out of it.
Pork Butt $1.79/lb just going into freezer
Post by: Bentley on July 09, 2020, 04:07:33 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 09, 2020, 05:09:16 PM
Post by: hughver on July 10, 2020, 03:25:52 PM
Now for the weather.
Post by: Bentley on August 07, 2020, 04:28:17 PM
Post by: Brushpopper on August 08, 2020, 09:02:21 AM
So Fredericksburg, VA Costco. National Beef, one of my favorite brands, USDA Prime Rib Roast, $9.99/lb, USDA Choice $8.99. Don't get it, but we have been asked to cook a rehearsal dinner in a month for about 60 people, so picked up a little over 30lbs. They wanted Rib Roast, so sweet deal for them. Will Wet Age it here a few weeks and then cook it up on Memphis. Will be Cesar Salad with Rib Roast, twice baked potato, glazed carrots, various cheese cakes and pie for dessert!
That sounds really good! Brisket is $2.99 for a packer, $3.49 for Prime 1, and $3.99 for a trimmed Choice. Don't make no sense to me.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on August 08, 2020, 09:28:50 AM
Post by: Brushpopper on August 08, 2020, 10:17:20 AM
Post by: Bentley on July 06, 2021, 11:49:29 AM
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Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 06, 2021, 11:55:29 AM
Post by: Bentley on July 06, 2021, 01:01:42 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on July 06, 2021, 01:26:39 PM
Glad I'm pretty well stocked for a year or so...
Post by: SmokinHandyman on July 06, 2021, 03:07:47 PM
Not getting them.
Choice whole packer brisket $5.99#
Not getting that either.
Milk $3.79 gal.
Post by: 02ebz06 on July 21, 2021, 02:55:00 PM
Meat prices are definitely up.
Post by: urnmor on July 21, 2021, 05:19:10 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on July 21, 2021, 05:59:52 PM
If meat prices continue to rise the way they have been a lot of small family owned butcher shops will be closing. Just my opinion
And probably more vegans....
Post by: ylr on September 06, 2021, 08:58:56 PM
Post by: W6YJ on September 06, 2021, 09:24:59 PM
Post by: Bentley on September 06, 2021, 09:45:19 PM
For some good news for a change, my wife scored some 80/20 ground beef at Meijer's for $1.99/lb.! :cool:
Post by: reubenray on September 07, 2021, 07:14:20 AM
Post by: urnmor on September 07, 2021, 07:54:30 AM
Post by: Clonesmoker on September 09, 2021, 12:05:23 PM
Post by: Bentley on September 09, 2021, 02:17:25 PM
Post by: reubenray on September 09, 2021, 08:54:40 PM
Where I don't normally buy meat from Walmart I may have to. Sam's Club is higher plus the packages are too big for the high cost.
Post by: JoeGrilling on September 11, 2021, 05:11:53 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 11, 2021, 05:16:02 PM
I swung by my local Costco in Livermore, CA on Friday. The prime brisket price floored me....$5.99 per lb.
That was the price I saw for Select at Sam's today. I glanced at the meat price labels as I pushed my cart past them and decided they were all too high for me to buy any meat today. I will (and probably should be anyway) continue to eat what I have in my freezer. And, they had no frozen chicken wings again. But lots of toilet paper.
Post by: Bentley on September 11, 2021, 06:34:49 PM
I will (and probably should be anyway) continue to eat what I have in my freezer.
Post by: reubenray on September 16, 2021, 07:57:43 PM
Post by: Bentley on September 16, 2021, 10:10:39 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 16, 2021, 10:42:39 PM
I wish i could find these great deals!
He noted the discount he received per pound not the final cost per pound. I think that mislead you. If it were $1.18/# I would buy a new freezer and stock up.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 18, 2021, 02:41:52 PM
Post by: yorkdude on September 19, 2021, 05:57:48 AM
Post by: reubenray on September 19, 2021, 07:15:02 AM
Yesterday we visited our rancher friend to grab what we could, I spoke with him friday and had him set this aside for us. I hooked up with him a few years ago and he never dissapoints. We wanted to grab some steak cuts but by the time we got there he was out of virtually everything, he does “pop up” events at a couple locations each week. I called him after we left and asked him to set aside some rib eyes and filets for next weekend, he said the 3 places he set up at yesterday basically sold out. Elm Creek beef is his operation. It can be found on the www. Best beef short ribs I have ever had, tons of meat on them, that is 2 bones in the pic.
Their prices are cheaper than Sam's Club if it is Prime. Their Prime Ribeye cost is the same cost as Sam's Choice cost. They are about four hours away. How thick are their ribeye's? I use to buy a side of beef each year with my tax refund money many years ago. I keep looking for a local rancher/butcher to do this again. But as I got older I wanted to get a better grade of meat than what I did 40+ years ago. I don't know if I could do this with a side or quarter of a beef or not.
Post by: yorkdude on September 19, 2021, 09:03:03 AM
I will happily hook you up with him, he is a great guy and I am sure he would do everything he could to make you happy, he is the real deal. Everything we have gotten from him has truly been very good. You can find him on “fakebook” and www. The filets are about 2” and the ribeye about 1.5”.Yesterday we visited our rancher friend to grab what we could, I spoke with him friday and had him set this aside for us. I hooked up with him a few years ago and he never dissapoints. We wanted to grab some steak cuts but by the time we got there he was out of virtually everything, he does “pop up” events at a couple locations each week. I called him after we left and asked him to set aside some rib eyes and filets for next weekend, he said the 3 places he set up at yesterday basically sold out. Elm Creek beef is his operation. It can be found on the www. Best beef short ribs I have ever had, tons of meat on them, that is 2 bones in the pic.
Their prices are cheaper than Sam's Club if it is Prime. Their Prime Ribeye cost is the same cost as Sam's Choice cost. They are about four hours away. How thick are their ribeye's? I use to buy a side of beef each year with my tax refund money many years ago. I keep looking for a local rancher/butcher to do this again. But as I got older I wanted to get a better grade of meat than what I did 40+ years ago. I don't know if I could do this with a side or quarter of a beef or not.
Post by: yorkdude on September 19, 2021, 09:24:40 AM
Post by: Bentley on September 19, 2021, 02:10:18 PM
Post by: yorkdude on September 19, 2021, 03:48:33 PM
That is a great price on the Skirt for Select, much less any higher grade. My favorite cut for super high heat fajitas!That is the plan.
On a different note we are going to try braising the short ribs for a Korean style dinner that caught our eye. We ordered some gojuchang sauce (check spelling) and looking forward to at least a try, kinda sounds good.
I also am going to dry age another rib roast, trying to work on the timing, not sure if turkey day or Christmas but I really want to age a little longer this time. I don’t take notes and can’t find the thread but I kinda remember and quite honestly, it was incredible. I want to top it this time.
Post by: reubenray on September 19, 2021, 04:11:11 PM
I will happily hook you up with him, he is a great guy and I am sure he would do everything he could to make you happy, he is the real deal. Everything we have gotten from him has truly been very good. You can find him on “fakebook” and www. The filets are about 2” and the ribeye about 1.5”.Yesterday we visited our rancher friend to grab what we could, I spoke with him friday and had him set this aside for us. I hooked up with him a few years ago and he never dissapoints. We wanted to grab some steak cuts but by the time we got there he was out of virtually everything, he does “pop up” events at a couple locations each week. I called him after we left and asked him to set aside some rib eyes and filets for next weekend, he said the 3 places he set up at yesterday basically sold out. Elm Creek beef is his operation. It can be found on the www. Best beef short ribs I have ever had, tons of meat on them, that is 2 bones in the pic.
Their prices are cheaper than Sam's Club if it is Prime. Their Prime Ribeye cost is the same cost as Sam's Choice cost. They are about four hours away. How thick are their ribeye's? I use to buy a side of beef each year with my tax refund money many years ago. I keep looking for a local rancher/butcher to do this again. But as I got older I wanted to get a better grade of meat than what I did 40+ years ago. I don't know if I could do this with a side or quarter of a beef or not.
I may take you up on that. I am thinking of getting a quarter section when I unfill my freezer some. I need to research what quarter section (front or rear) that I would want to see what is in it.
Post by: Bentley on September 19, 2021, 04:11:48 PM
I also am going to dry age another rib roast, trying to work on the timing, not sure if turkey day or Christmas but I really want to age a little longer this time. I don’t take notes and can’t find the thread but I kinda remember and quite honestly, it was incredible. I want to top it this time.
Post by: yorkdude on September 19, 2021, 04:49:34 PM
We should try and get together if you want, we can possibly split a half etc. It truly is good stuff best I can tell.I will happily hook you up with him, he is a great guy and I am sure he would do everything he could to make you happy, he is the real deal. Everything we have gotten from him has truly been very good. You can find him on “fakebook” and www. The filets are about 2” and the ribeye about 1.5”.Yesterday we visited our rancher friend to grab what we could, I spoke with him friday and had him set this aside for us. I hooked up with him a few years ago and he never dissapoints. We wanted to grab some steak cuts but by the time we got there he was out of virtually everything, he does “pop up” events at a couple locations each week. I called him after we left and asked him to set aside some rib eyes and filets for next weekend, he said the 3 places he set up at yesterday basically sold out. Elm Creek beef is his operation. It can be found on the www. Best beef short ribs I have ever had, tons of meat on them, that is 2 bones in the pic.
Their prices are cheaper than Sam's Club if it is Prime. Their Prime Ribeye cost is the same cost as Sam's Choice cost. They are about four hours away. How thick are their ribeye's? I use to buy a side of beef each year with my tax refund money many years ago. I keep looking for a local rancher/butcher to do this again. But as I got older I wanted to get a better grade of meat than what I did 40+ years ago. I don't know if I could do this with a side or quarter of a beef or not.
I may take you up on that. I am thinking of getting a quarter section when I unfill my freezer some. I need to research what quarter section (front or rear) that I would want to see what is in it.
Post by: JoeGrilling on September 21, 2021, 04:38:47 PM
I swung by my local Costco in Livermore, CA on Friday. The prime brisket price floored me....$5.99 per lb.The bad news as of last Friday is Costco brisket prices are holding at $5.99 per lb. However, the good news is the selection is great. There were more than 20 available.
Post by: hughver on September 22, 2021, 12:24:22 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 22, 2021, 12:43:11 PM
$2.98 here for boneless chuck.
Wow that is a great price. I couldn't even tell you when I have seen it that low. Easily 3+ years. I think they run about $6+/# here right now. And, I just opened my last bag of pulled beef from the freezer so I need to buy more to make and stock up the freezer again.
Post by: Brushpopper on September 22, 2021, 12:46:06 PM
$2.98 here for boneless chuck.
Wow that is a great price. I couldn't even tell you when I have seen it that low. Easily 3+ years.
Same here
Post by: Bentley on September 22, 2021, 02:47:29 PM
Post by: hughver on September 22, 2021, 03:09:33 PM
Post by: W6YJ on September 22, 2021, 06:51:15 PM
Sigh...
Post by: hughver on September 23, 2021, 12:31:47 PM
Post by: hughver on September 23, 2021, 01:25:30 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 23, 2021, 01:39:34 PM
I smoke at 250°-275° until about 160° IT. I then put in a pan with several beers to cover about half of the meat, and foil. Continue to cook until the meat falls apart easily with two forks. I pull it apart immediately in the juices and throw in sliced peppers, onions, and mushrooms for about 30-60 minutes. Pull from grill, pour off excess juices, and start eating. Unfortunately, it is usually about a 6-8 hour process to get that meat tender. It probably took 10-12 without foiling in a liquid. I put the veggies in late in the process now as I have found over the years since I first saw this method on the old site labeled as Pepper Stout Beef that if I put them in early in the liquid the peppers tend to only leave the skin behind. Putting them in later allows for them to be soft but still have texture.
Post by: hughver on September 23, 2021, 02:35:49 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 23, 2021, 02:44:14 PM
Post by: hughver on September 23, 2021, 05:50:23 PM
Post by: Bentley on September 23, 2021, 07:24:53 PM
Post by: hughver on September 24, 2021, 11:29:40 AM
Post by: Bentley on September 24, 2021, 02:54:31 PM
Post by: Clonesmoker on September 27, 2021, 09:36:21 AM
Post by: hughver on September 27, 2021, 10:06:03 AM
I was more interested in the dishes it would go in?
i just made a gravy with the juices and served everything over rice with a side salad.I pulled the meat at 203° but it was not fall apart tender so Iput it back in at 300° for another hour, the IT was 209° for that hour. It turned out very tender and moist with virtually all of the fat/connective tissues rendered.
Post by: Bentley on September 27, 2021, 02:49:32 PM
Post by: Hank D Thoreau on September 28, 2021, 04:05:59 PM
I found a number of recipes posted by Paul here on PF.
If you are looking at just making fall apart pulled beef, take a look at this. The secret I found was the going to an IT of 210 and holding for at least an hour.
I didn't make this up. I read it in someone's blog that I have not been able to find again. It works, though. Before I did that shredding was a chore. Now the beef almost falls apart on its own.
I have now done about 22 chucks this way in the last year and a half.
https://pelletfan.com/index.php?topic=4893.0
Post by: urnmor on September 29, 2021, 07:44:22 AM
Post by: dk117 on September 29, 2021, 09:59:24 AM
Ok clearly this thread IMO has been hijacked as it does no longer seen to be about beef prices but more on how to cook beef
I have some tri tip from costco. $9.99 from February (in the freezer at this point) of this year for two. $15.99 I saw last night. I was floored. I did not buy any.
DK
Post by: Bentley on September 29, 2021, 11:24:31 AM
Post by: reubenray on September 29, 2021, 12:18:42 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 29, 2021, 12:53:41 PM
When I moved to NW Arkansas I moved away from any Costco's. But in a few weeks I will be going to Gulf Coast Alabama to visit friends. I plan on taking an ice chest just in case their meat is cheaper than Sam's. I prefer St. Louis Style ribs and Sam's only has the pre-seasoned one's where Costco has them without seasoning.
You could always buy the spare ribs at Sam's and cut them to STL on your own and use the residual meat on bones and cartilage to pull for some other use - tacos, chili, topping on baked potato, nachos, etc.
Post by: jdmessner on September 29, 2021, 02:42:42 PM
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I have some tri tip from costco. $9.99 from February (in the freezer at this point) of this year for two. $15.99 I saw last night. I was floored. I did not buy any.
DK
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I was browsing the beef isle for stew meat yesterday and saw choice brisket at $9.99 a pound at Meijer's, (a regional grocery store). I have always found their prices to be middle of the road, but the quality is usually fairly good. My heart skipped a beat from shock and I just kept on moving. I ended up with some bottom round on clearance for $4.99 and chuck roast on sale for $5.25 a pound. I also got a pork roast for $1.99
Post by: JoeGrilling on September 30, 2021, 03:05:09 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 30, 2021, 03:10:42 PM
Post by: Bentley on September 30, 2021, 04:08:11 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 30, 2021, 04:12:15 PM
I will really take this thread out of bounds. Have not bought a 12 pack in 15+ years. What does a 12 pack of Coors cost now?
In PA, probably about $15. I bought a 4pk of 16oz Marzen style beer (Oktoberfest) that was brewed with Snyder's mini pretzels for $16 over the weekend.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 30, 2021, 04:21:46 PM
Post by: dk117 on September 30, 2021, 05:31:16 PM
I will really take this thread out of bounds. Have not bought a 12 pack in 15+ years. What does a 12 pack of Coors cost now?I really don't think we're out of bounds. If housing is up 20.4% year over year. Beef prices are up 30% since January. Take a look at used car values. Beer prices honestly aren't that bad compared to other items. The thread can be summed up by massive inflation. The likes of which we haven't seen since the late '70's / early '80's.
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Post by: reubenray on October 17, 2021, 12:03:39 PM
I will happily hook you up with him, he is a great guy and I am sure he would do everything he could to make you happy, he is the real deal. Everything we have gotten from him has truly been very good. You can find him on “fakebook” and www. The filets are about 2” and the ribeye about 1.5”.Yesterday we visited our rancher friend to grab what we could, I spoke with him friday and had him set this aside for us. I hooked up with him a few years ago and he never dissapoints. We wanted to grab some steak cuts but by the time we got there he was out of virtually everything, he does “pop up” events at a couple locations each week. I called him after we left and asked him to set aside some rib eyes and filets for next weekend, he said the 3 places he set up at yesterday basically sold out. Elm Creek beef is his operation. It can be found on the www. Best beef short ribs I have ever had, tons of meat on them, that is 2 bones in the pic.
Their prices are cheaper than Sam's Club if it is Prime. Their Prime Ribeye cost is the same cost as Sam's Choice cost. They are about four hours away. How thick are their ribeye's? I use to buy a side of beef each year with my tax refund money many years ago. I keep looking for a local rancher/butcher to do this again. But as I got older I wanted to get a better grade of meat than what I did 40+ years ago. I don't know if I could do this with a side or quarter of a beef or not.
I ordered another freezer today and if you could connect me to him I would appreciate it. The biggest obstacle is it is 4 hours from me.
Post by: yorkdude on October 17, 2021, 06:23:12 PM
Yesterday we visited our rancher friend to grab what we could, I spoke with him friday and had him set this aside for us. I hooked up with him a few years ago and he never dissapoints. We wanted to grab some steak cuts but by the time we got there he was out of virtually everything, he does “pop up” events at a couple locations each week. I called him after we left and asked him to set aside some rib eyes and filets for next weekend, he said the 3 places he set up at yesterday basically sold out. Elm Creek beef is his operation. It can be found on the www. Best beef short ribs I have ever had, tons of meat on them, that is 2 bones in the pic.
Thanks for the PM. I enjoyed chatting with you. I will visit with him tomorrow.
Their prices are cheaper than Sam's Club if it is Prime. Their Prime Ribeye cost is the same cost as Sam's Choice cost. They are about four hours away. How thick are their ribeye's? I use to buy a side of beef each year with my tax refund money many years ago. I keep looking for a local rancher/butcher to do this again. But as I got older I wanted to get a better grade of meat than what I did 40+ years ago. I don't know if I could do this with a side or quarter of a beef or not.
I ordered another freezer today and if you could connect me to him I would appreciate it. The biggest obstacle is it is 4 hours from me.
I will happily hook you up with him, he is a great guy and I am sure he would do everything he could to make you happy, he is the real deal. Everything we have gotten from him has truly been very good. You can find him on “fakebook” and www. The filets are about 2” and the ribeye about 1.5”.
Post by: SmokinHandyman on October 18, 2021, 05:20:00 PM
And my wife wonders why I am not doing big cooks
Post by: reubenray on October 19, 2021, 01:20:55 PM
I checked out a local meat market and their prices were ridiculous. They wanted $10 a pound more for choice ribeye's.
Post by: Bentley on October 19, 2021, 05:16:20 PM
Post by: hughver on October 19, 2021, 05:24:52 PM
Post by: Darwin on October 19, 2021, 10:11:41 PM
Post by: yorkdude on October 20, 2021, 05:52:56 AM
Post by: Bentley on October 20, 2021, 06:01:52 PM
We ate at a Chuy's in Chattanooga on Sunday night. They had a taco salad and did not offer Catalina that we usually like on our Taco Salads. They had what they called a creamy jalapeno. Said it was Ranch, sour cream and puréed jalapenos. So I am going to try and make that from a scratch Hidden Valley Ranch packet and it will probably end up more of a Jalapeño Green Goddess!
Post by: texasbrew on October 27, 2021, 08:46:16 AM
Thanks guys. Am thinking of crumbling some blue cheese in it, but also having a side of Jalapeno Green Goddess dressing.
We ate at a Chuy's in Chattanooga on Sunday night. They had a taco salad and did not offer Catalina that we usually like on our Taco Salads. They had what they called a creamy jalapeno. Said it was Ranch, sour cream and puréed jalapenos. So I am going to try and make that from a scratch Hidden Valley Ranch packet and it will probably end up more of a Jalapeño Green Goddess!
My wife makes a version of this by combining the Hidden Valley ranch dip, tub of (16 oz I believe) sour cream, a washed bunch of cilantro, and a 4 oz can of nacho sliced jalepenos. She tosses it all in the blender and comes out about the same consistency as ranch dressing (maybe a hair thicker).
Post by: Clonesmoker on October 27, 2021, 11:41:14 AM
Post by: Bentley on October 27, 2021, 01:39:05 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on October 27, 2021, 03:23:04 PM
Here are some of the meat prices:
I did pick up a couple T-Bone's at $7.99/lb since it is wife's birthday in a couple days.
Added a pound of peeled-shrimp, tail on as well.
One advantage on making a birthday meal for someone, you get to enjoy it too. ;D
Post by: Clonesmoker on October 28, 2021, 12:59:16 PM
I am hoping this is encouraging news...you are in what area of the US?
Central Iowa
Post by: reubenray on October 28, 2021, 01:16:39 PM
Just picked up a 15 lb prime packer from Sam's Club for $3.38 lb. Going on the smoker Thursday night.
My Sam's prime was $5.98 and choice was $4.98 a pound.
Post by: Bentley on October 30, 2021, 01:55:24 PM
Meat and mental health: A meta-analysis of meat consumption, depression, and anxiety (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2021.1974336)
Post by: urnmor on October 30, 2021, 03:32:53 PM
Was sent to me by our own ZCZ!
Meat and mental health: A meta-analysis of meat consumption, depression, and anxiety (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2021.1974336)
I have not read the article however my depression and anxiety has increased because I can only afford to eat chicken the way beef prices have skyrocketed.
Post by: reubenray on November 01, 2021, 12:05:58 PM
Post by: dk117 on November 01, 2021, 02:35:12 PM
DK
Post by: Bentley on November 04, 2021, 04:41:55 PM
I have 55oz of the Strip, 68oz of the Skirt and 36oz of the Strip trim that will be ground in about an hour when it firms up in the freezer. Then I am going to have a Cheeseburger with my blend for dinner!
I see Tostada, Chili Colorado (if I could just find a good flour tortilla) & Cheese Steak in my future with that Strip & Skirt!
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Post by: triplebq on November 07, 2021, 06:33:54 PM
Post by: urnmor on November 10, 2021, 08:23:04 AM
Post by: Brushpopper on December 25, 2021, 11:53:46 AM
Post by: Bentley on December 25, 2021, 12:36:03 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on December 25, 2021, 12:53:09 PM
And the HEB stores is where many of you have posted beef prices in the past that are so low they have made me cry!
If you vacation in Texas, take some big coolers with you to stock up.
Post by: Mikro on December 25, 2021, 02:23:46 PM
It has been awhile since I have been on. Health issues have really taken there toll this year.
I pray I may see another Christmas with none of the problems. LOL
I won't disclose the price of our Roast Beef this year as it is Prime Angus Beef from a Butcher that we trust. 18lbs, 8 ribs, large end. We have about 14 people to feed this year. It is unreal. This is the most exquisite roast I have ever cooked in all of my years.
I will get pictures soon, it is now resting in FTC (start of FTC was 118*) this should allow a good section of very rare for the many that like it that way, I estimate final temp in the middle area to be around 130*, all while the rest of the meal is finished up preparing.
Mike
Post by: reubenray on December 28, 2021, 11:46:56 AM
Post by: Bentley on December 28, 2021, 11:53:25 AM
Post by: hughver on December 28, 2021, 12:09:04 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on December 28, 2021, 12:09:31 PM
If it's on sale I would buy it. Freezer is jam packed now, but I'd find room.
Post by: hughver on December 28, 2021, 12:23:17 PM
Post by: reubenray on December 28, 2021, 01:30:13 PM
Wife doesn't let me go grocery shopping with her anymore for just that reason.
If it's on sale I would buy it. Freezer is jam packed now, but I'd find room.
I may have to stop shopping myself. I have a chest and an upright freezer full plus the freezer section of two refrigerator/freezer.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on December 28, 2021, 01:38:47 PM
I had started clearing out the freezers which was good timing. I just vac sealed the leftovers from Christmas day. I also have over 12 dozen bags of 12 pierogies. Most of them will get made tomorrow for a beer drinking day with my buddies. Quite a few different flavors which I never had including roast beef, hot sausage, potato and bacon, garlic parmesan potato, etc.
Post by: Bentley on December 28, 2021, 01:41:19 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on December 28, 2021, 02:09:09 PM
I have come to embrace High Quality ground beef, so I would have no problem grinding those roasts, even at $5+/lb. Just to many dishes I like that call for GB and why not have quality flavor!
I've started grinding brisket for burgers, chili, etc.
EDIT: Actually started grinding my own back when the revelation of pink slime in ground beef was made public.
Didn't use brisket then though...
Post by: hughver on December 28, 2021, 03:28:01 PM
Post by: hughver on December 31, 2021, 01:43:27 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on December 31, 2021, 01:47:45 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on December 31, 2021, 02:04:30 PM
Post by: hughver on December 31, 2021, 03:42:14 PM
I would have been tempted to buy as much as my freezer could hold for that price.
I just did. I had them cut me 6 2.5": ers. They weighed 1.5# each. Vacuum packed and froze.
Post by: Bentley on January 07, 2022, 02:02:22 PM
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Post by: 02ebz06 on January 07, 2022, 02:09:13 PM
Post by: Brushpopper on January 08, 2022, 09:01:09 AM
Post by: 02ebz06 on April 13, 2022, 04:35:03 PM
As a result of this trip to Costco, I learned a valuable lesson...
I should NOT go shopping with my wife! We spent about $300 more than if she had gone by herself.
Post by: urnmor on April 13, 2022, 09:01:02 PM
Post by: elenis on April 13, 2022, 09:34:11 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on April 13, 2022, 10:15:11 PM
Post by: Bentley on April 14, 2022, 09:25:05 AM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on April 14, 2022, 09:40:16 AM
1980 the CPI was 82.4 and inflation was 13.5%. 1981 CPI was 90.9 and inflation was 10.3%. 1982 CPI was 96.5 and inflation was 6.1%. 1983 the CPI was 99.6 and inflation was 3.2%. So we should se a return to normal inflation sometime between late 2023 and early 2024!
If inflation was only related to the supply chain issues caused by covid, I think you have a good estimate for timing. If there continue to be military conflicts and severe sanctions involving countries that are major international trade partners in energy, technology, or food related products, I think it could take longer for prices to reside.
Post by: 02ebz06 on April 14, 2022, 09:55:41 AM
A year ago I could buy A&W Root Beer (16oz.) six-paks at 4 for $10.
Yesterday they were 3 for $12. I didn't buy any.
$2.50/six-pak to $4.00/six-pak. That's a 60% increase in 12 months.
Post by: dk117 on April 15, 2022, 11:31:38 AM
That money is going somewhere, to rent, to healthcare, to bills, to Beef Prices Near You.
DK
Post by: okie smokie on April 15, 2022, 04:37:13 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on April 15, 2022, 06:02:57 PM
interesting no one mentioned Fed Govt Stimulus. QE from 2008 to 2014 ... inexplicably to economists ... did not generate inflation. 2000, 2021, 2022 COVID Stimulus https://www.usaspending.gov/disaster/covid-19?publicLaw=all (https://www.usaspending.gov/disaster/covid-19?publicLaw=all) $3.6trillion. Economists expected this.
That money is going somewhere, to rent, to healthcare, to bills, to Beef Prices Near You.
DK
I think supply chain issues, minimum wage increases, and everyone and their brother being able to use those as excuses to raise prices is causing this issue more than stimulus payments.
Post by: urnmor on April 16, 2022, 09:59:55 AM
Post by: okie smokie on April 16, 2022, 11:17:50 AM
I think the money is going to lots of private pockets like it always does.interesting no one mentioned Fed Govt Stimulus. QE from 2008 to 2014 ... inexplicably to economists ... did not generate inflation. 2000, 2021, 2022 COVID Stimulus https://www.usaspending.gov/disaster/covid-19?publicLaw=all (https://www.usaspending.gov/disaster/covid-19?publicLaw=all) $3.6trillion. Economists expected this.
That money is going somewhere, to rent, to healthcare, to bills, to Beef Prices Near You.
DK
I think supply chain issues, minimum wage increases, and everyone and their brother being able to use those as excuses to raise prices is causing this issue more than stimulus payments.
Post by: Bentley on April 20, 2022, 06:31:11 PM
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Post by: 02ebz06 on April 20, 2022, 06:47:54 PM
Chicken thighs are good. I like when they have the boneless ones.
Post by: Bentley on April 21, 2022, 10:21:29 AM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on May 06, 2022, 02:20:12 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on May 06, 2022, 02:39:14 PM
Just got an email from Costco that Prime NY Strips steaks are $12.99/# with no purchase limit.
Are you taking the pickup truck down to load up ? :D
Post by: hughver on May 06, 2022, 04:29:19 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on May 06, 2022, 05:07:55 PM
Just got an email from Costco that Prime NY Strips steaks are $12.99/# with no purchase limit.
Are you taking the pickup truck down to load up ? :D
All of my freezers are full. I need to quit buying things on sale and start using what I already have. Probably don't have to buy meat until late into the Fall or early Winter.
Post by: hughver on May 06, 2022, 05:14:20 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on May 06, 2022, 05:26:00 PM
Post by: BigDave83 on May 06, 2022, 07:03:29 PM
Just got an email from Costco that Prime NY Strips steaks are $12.99/# with no purchase limit.
Are you taking the pickup truck down to load up ? :D
Prime House Direct I think is the one set up around me this weekend. 20 ribeyes $39.99.
Post by: 02ebz06 on May 07, 2022, 10:11:40 AM
Prime House Direct I think is the one set up around me this weekend. 20 ribeyes $39.99.
Have you ever seen what they look like ?
I've seen tents set up, but I'm skeptical at those prices.
I would guess you can see either daylight through them, or you have to sign an annual contract to have them delivered monthly at regular price.
Post by: W6YJ on May 07, 2022, 12:24:06 PM
So, you could purchase their:
The T Bone Box for $239.99
And end up with anything from a box of yummy steaks, or a 1/2" by 1/2" by 1/2" piece of gristle.
Post by: okie smokie on May 07, 2022, 04:57:14 PM
Post by: hughver on May 10, 2022, 03:52:22 PM
Post by: Bentley on May 10, 2022, 06:32:57 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on May 10, 2022, 07:02:18 PM
Post by: okie smokie on May 10, 2022, 07:36:16 PM
Today's specialsWow! Hard to beat those prices.
Post by: hughver on May 11, 2022, 11:11:38 AM
Where was this?
At Safeway in Sun Lakes, AZ also at Albertson's
Post by: Bentley on May 11, 2022, 04:21:09 PM
Post by: hughver on May 13, 2022, 07:28:13 PM
Post by: W6YJ on May 13, 2022, 08:10:46 PM
Call me envious.....
Post by: Bentley on May 13, 2022, 09:17:13 PM
Post by: Clonesmoker on May 16, 2022, 08:54:56 AM
Post by: okie smokie on May 16, 2022, 06:08:00 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on May 16, 2022, 06:12:56 PM
$3.99/lb for prime brisket at Costco today. Bought a 14.6 lb after searching for one with decent thickness on the flat. Will still have to trim it a little shorter to avoid a hard crusted end. Gonna go for it on early Sat. AM.
I picked one up a couple of weeks ago for same price, just because. I really have to stop doing that. Have two briskets in freezer now.
Post by: Clonesmoker on May 17, 2022, 09:23:02 AM
$3.99/lb for prime brisket at Costco today. Bought a 14.6 lb after searching for one with decent thickness on the flat. Will still have to trim it a little shorter to avoid a hard crusted end. Gonna go for it on early Sat. AM.
I picked one up a couple of weeks ago for same price, just because. I really have to stop doing that. Have two briskets in freezer now.
I got four of them when it was $2.99 here in Iowa. Currently one in the fridge thawing. Need to make room if I get a whole ribeye. :)
Post by: okie smokie on May 17, 2022, 12:03:06 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on May 21, 2022, 06:41:34 PM
I've never been concerned about weight after trimming, but If I was, I'd just weigh the fat and subtract from 15.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on May 21, 2022, 07:02:18 PM
Post by: Bentley on May 21, 2022, 08:24:50 PM
I bought a Costco Prime Brisket 15 lbs. How much will it weigh after trimmed down to cook? (1/4" fat on one side only)
Post by: hughver on May 22, 2022, 05:03:33 PM
If it is only 1/4" thick, why even trim it ? Most will melt away. You don't want to remove all fat.
I know that this is unconventional, but when prepping a packer I separate the flat from the point and remove all visible fat from all sides. My thinking is that more meat is exposed to seasoning and smoke. Of course I only smoke to an IT of 120-130°, then sous vide at 132° for 48 hours. Result, Medium rare brisket.
Post by: Bentley on December 07, 2022, 02:18:55 PM
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Post by: Brushpopper on December 08, 2022, 09:13:20 AM
Post by: reubenray on December 08, 2022, 09:29:36 AM