On 27-Jan-2008, Zz Yzx > wrote:

> On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:25:29 -0800, Zz Yzx >
> wrote:
>
> >>Now, the question for the experts out the does it matter whether
> >>its "choice" or "select" grade? I forgot to check when I was there,
> >>but I'm betting Walmart doesn't carry "choice" or "prime".
> >
> >OK, so I called a hoity toidy market in Petaluma (60 miles from me,
> >but I go there often anyways), who can order choice-grade, untrimmed
> >brisket in cryopack, for $4.99/lb. I just went back to the Super
> >Walmart, and the brisket there is $1.67/lb, but there's absolutely no
> >indication of grade on the package. There's a "USDA Inspected" stamp,
> >but no grade. I asked the lady, who said she'd go check the box it
> >came in. She returned a few minutes later and said "They threw the
> >box out, I dunno'"
>
> I went to a few markets within an easy travel. Albertsons' had the
> same brand ("Excel") and same packaging, but they were "trimmed" (6-8
> lbs, cap off), and still no indication of grade. So I went back to
> Walmart. OF course, they were sold out and didn't know when they'd
> get more. So I went to the Super Walmart in West Sacramento, got the
> ungraded, untrimmed brisket, 12.5 lbs, $1.67/lb.
>
> I'll bbq it in the rain Saturday. I'll let you all know how it goes.
>
> Again, thanks a heap for all replies and advice,
> -Zz

You'll be fine with that Zz unless you burn it or leave it raw.

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