Brisket- 1st & 2nd cut- marbled. Where to get?

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So, this board had been extremely helpful, and now I need another rec. I'd like to purchase a 1st and 2nd cut brisket- on the fattier side. I've spoken to butchers at Fresh Market, Publix, Whole Foods. No Go! Do I have no choice but to go to Meating Place (overpriced) or Costco (not the biggest fan)? Are those my only options? Thanks, neighbors.

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Western beef. Locations in West Boca and Pembroke Pines. They sell the whole "packer" briskets.

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You want a "Packer Cut" Brisket. They're not that easy to find here in South Florida as they're large and run 18 to 20 pounds. I buy mine from Martinez Distributors. They're IBP and of reasonably quality. We have a new "Neighborhood Wal-Mart Grocery Store" and surprisingly enough they carry the full "packer cut" of brisket (while Sam's and Super Wal-Mart do not).

Meat prices have soared over the past week and you can expect to pay anywhere from $2.85 to $3.25 per pound right now for the full packer cut. Grocery stores sell the top cut (or the "flat") for much higher prices.

Right now I sell 40 to 50 pounds of smoked brisket per weekend and the new prices are killing me as it's difficult to raise prices on anything these days.

Ask for "Packer Cut".

EMac
Ft. Pierce, FL

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You can a whole PRIME brisket (first and second cut) from Charlie's Meat Market in Palm Beach Gardens for I believe $4.79 per lb. Check out www.charliesgourmetmarket.com
(561)622-9988

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I've never seen a whole packer at a Costco. However, having recently moved back to FL, I've found pretty good ones at Western Beef.

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