Reg > wrote:
>Well, the next grade above Choice would be Prime, and I can pretty
>much tell that you've never actually had USDA Prime brisket.
>I've had it from several sources, and it's a true waste of money.
>It costs twice as much or more, and the additional marbling that
>you pay all the extra money for ends up adding little or nothing
>to the final product. Brisket is not steak.

This is true. Except for strips and sirloins, worrying
about Prime vs. Choice is pretty pointless. The grade has
nothing to do with the toughness or taste of the fibers,
and any other cut will either start out fattier and be
overkill with Prime level fat, or will be meant to be
non-fatty (like filets), or will have to be cooked for
hours to break down the connective tissues (brisket),
rendering all the extra fat, making it greasy.

--Blair