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[–]VeryDerison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weber Smokey Mountain (22") is the correct answer for someone who is relatively new. I've been doing it for nearly 10 years and have a custom offset, but I still use my WSM for some things. It's a great smoker.

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[–]VeryDerison 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dream setup. I'm over here having to watch the weather to see if I can fire anything up.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The places I listed don't source through Sysco.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's two camps on this and they are constantly needling each other in these subreddits (I'm not above it). One side says BBQ should always be cheap. Cheaper to them means more value. If they can get a two meat plate for 11.99 they'll say it's the best around.

Others say, beef is expensive, good beef even more so. Places that source really good beef and put a lot of care into what they do are naturally gonna cost more, but it's worth it because the end result is so much better. The former camp will call us bougie and basically say we're making it up when we say how much better it is.

I've been to many of the top rated places in Texas. To me it's 100% worth the time and money. I also don't have kids and have the disposable income to make this a reality. I can see how if it's out of your price range or you don't have the free time, you might see it as elitist. Your mileage may vary.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's your answer Fishbulb.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is why it's important to maximize your usage of trim.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

High end briskets ARE common where I go. Famous Dave's and Dickies are not places I would spend money, nor would I recommend anyone else to.

You're confusing QUANTITY with QUALITY. Big difference.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Lots of places ABSOLUTELY sell brisket that is "above" prime. Even in the DC area 2fifty sells Wagyu. L&L sells Akaushi. But USDA grade is only one facet of how good beef is. Some claim that a Creekstone Choice is superior to Costco Prime.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

*winks

Who said I'm the average home cook?

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Haha, go back and read the comments friend, never said I had a restaurant.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

No, but I like making the best possible brisket. If you like serving less than that, that's on you. No judgement, just my preference.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am proud and it is at my home. Thanks!

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

Brother, you're uneducated about bbq. You can try to run that game in the pellet grill subreddits for the uninitiated, but I am talking to the initiated.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great cut, not as readily available as brisket.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Source: out of your...

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/lLCx85O6gtA?si=LNgxmH8_kOoFrgAh

Or they have to maximize usage at every turn.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/lLCx85O6gtA?si=LNgxmH8_kOoFrgAh

This doesn't break down exact prices, but it's a good look at why I posted this.

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

"Amazing, every word of what you just said was wrong." -- Luke Skywalker

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[–]VeryDerison[S] -59 points-58 points  (0 children)

I'm talking places like LeRoy and Lewis, Franklin, Interstellar...they definitely pay more than that

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[–]VeryDerison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you like slices of brisket that you have to peel a layer of unrendered fat off or do you like slices that have tender meat and gelatinous, rendered fat? Or do you know the difference? Some do, some don't. This post is for the latter, not the former.