"Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 05 Apr 2004 20:58:20 GMT, BigDog
> > wrote:
>
> >For those in Texas, HEB has whole briskets on sale for .99 cents a lb.
> >I'm gonna pick me up a couple.
>
> $1.58 here in Austin (regular price). Come Memorial day, they
> usually have them on sale for $.29-$.49/lb - hopefully.
>
> The top sirloin is on sale for $1.99/lb. I picked up a 11-lb'er
> and will be rubbing and cooking that at 450 for 20 minutes, then
> down to 225 for another 6 hours or so. In the oven, though.
> Makes a great rare roast beef for french dips and whatever.
>
> -sw

I looked at a brisket the other day...$4.99 a pound. Piedmont NC where
brisket is difficult to find. Pork shoulders are only $.59 a pound this
week though.