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Choice, I think. I haven't ever bought them because I never needed thatuch. Generally, Costco's meat is better than Sam's, IME.

Anyone a member of the KC Barbecue Society? Thinking about paying the $40 yearly fee because one of the perks is unlimited day passes to restaurant depot.

I used to be. Restaurant Depot is worth it.

I went and had the butcher show me the details in my local club.

Sams are chuck and they are choice but at $7 pound.... I'm looking at Costco over the weekend.

IBU and National are Sam's suppliers

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Been a member forever...


Restaurant Depot can only be beat by a pork and a beef sponsorship..... then there's all the other great stuff there.

The rest of what you get for $40 is worth the money..

I’ve had good success with Costco ribs on many smokes.

Their pork baby backs are the best!!!

I only buy my ribs there, hands down.

I got a pretty quality prime brisket from Sams the other week. They are finally starting to up their game a little bit.

Anyone bought Short Ribs from Costco recently? grade? price?

Brisket went on overnight and sat at 225 rock solid all night. Firmly in the stall right now.

Switch to Costco, my man. They been sellin' prime for years.

16 hours smoked, now in a cozy blanket for a couple.

Did you mop or spray during the cook? What temp you pull it at? First couple of briskets were tough or dry. I think I didn't cook the first one long enough. Last few times I've used butcher paper and they came out better. It takes so long for my electric smoker to recover if I were to try to spray it.

I've decided to go with the stampede per your suggestion btw, any of the accessories you would consider must have?

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I got the kit that included the 200 lbs. of pellets. Go ahead and pick up some of their rubs. I especially like Heifer Dust. Save on shipping.

I didn't mop or spray because it felt like it wasn't drying out. Next time I'd probably wrap it. 225, took about 16 hours, flat was 204 when I pulled it. Aaron Franklin recommends 203, so that's what I was shooting for.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a55895fb39.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e3e4960ac5.jpg