Grinding Meat

[Rambo]

Went to Brookshire Bros and HEB this morning and HB meat was anywhere from $5/$7.50, I refused. HEB had fresh Brisket for $2.49. I picked out a nice one for $32. And will grind my own

[OldUsedParts]

That has always been my biggest reason for shopping there only if absolutely necessary or an emergency.
It's not just their meats either. Everything is priced higher.

[Sailor Kenshin]

That's normal meat prices here...even Before This Happened.

[02ebz06]

It was a couple years or so ago I got a big laugh.

The Alberston's here had a Buy one get 2 free on ribs.
I was ready to load up until I looked at the price.
It was $9.99/lb.
I got a good chuckle out of that.

I've been grinding my own ever since I hear about the pink slime places were adding to ground meats.

[Rambo]

Pink Slime?

[02ebz06]

Yup

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_slime

[Papa Tom]

I wonder what the lean/fat ratio is on packer briskets.
Seems chuck is 80/20 and round is 90/10.
Right now here @ Krogers they have choice packers for !.67lb.

[Rambo]

I wonder what the lean/fat ratio is on packer briskets.
Seems chuck is 80/20 and round is 90/10.
Right now here @ Krogers they have choice packers for !.67lb.

I’ve done them before PT and there is enough fat to make Patties and them hold together

[strength_and_pow]

I trimmed and ground a packer once. I’d estimate the fat to be around what chuck is, 80/20. My grinder is a little small and between set up, trimming and grinding and clean up, I was 2.5-3 hours deep into the process


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[Rambo]

I went back and bought 2 Boston Butts; might as well make some sausage while I’ve got the grinder out. I also bought another brisket to grind. I’m just going to take my time and enjoy. I’ll post some pictures this afternoon

[Rambo]

Boy, what a Day. I had to go dig my FIL's potatoes this morning. Some of you will recall he had a stroke not long ago. Finally got home and got all the equipment out. I've got to say, it's a lot of work but I'm hoping it will be worth it. I ground 2 briskets and wound up with 12 packages about 2 Lbs. I did one of the Boston Butts and ran out of gas. I got 4 packages with 3 large patties and 3 rolls I'm guessing are weigh a Lb/, Lb 1/2. By then I was so tired I just froze the other BB.

[bsooner75]

That is a lot of work after an already long day but the payoff will be some tasty meals down the road.

Glad you FIL is home and getting better!


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[Rambo]

Thanks Sooner. He walked with me and Supervised the digging

[OldUsedParts]

Rambo Rehab and Restocking - - - - you're a good man, my Friend

[tex_toby]

That will pay off for you nicely, Rambo! I've been contemplating the same thing, although I haven't found any of these cheap briskets that you boys have though!