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Default Price of brisket

On 8/3/2019 6:09 PM, jmcquown wrote:
..Â* Mom used to buy it
> for 39 cents/lb.Â* Last time I checked it was $14/lb.Â* A very tough cut
> of meat that has to be marinated (or, I supposed these days soux vide)
> and very thinly sliced when served.Â* Otherwise it's expensive shoe leather.


Sounds like cube steak, here.

I don't know what it usta be ($.79USD/lb in CA) , but I've seen it going
for as high as $10.00USD/lb, here in CO ....and this is cattle country,
hereabouts!

Bring on the "fake meat" ....if it's cheaper.

nb