Butcher near Boston

[lewjeff]

I live in metro-west Boston.

Anyone know of good source for meat,
especially brisket?

All I can find are 4-5 lb briskets in the supermarkets...and they are NOT CHEAP!

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[Guest]

Try Wal-Mart. Here in Southern Indiana they carry whole, untrimmed briskets in the 8-12 pound range. They are vacuum-packed. I paid $.88/lb. for the 10-pounder in my freezer.

Steve

 

[lewjeff]

Thanks for the reply Steve.

The Walmart's around here don't
sell groceries. I should have mentioned that I have tried the wholesale clubs (Sams, BJs) and while the briskets can be
somewhat larger (8lbs) they are
still relatively expensive (around $3/lb)
to prices I'm reading about in other parts of the US.

 

[Guest]

Jeff, what you need to find is whole, untrimmed brisket ("packer cut", both the point and the flat sections). The grocery stores around here carry the flat sections only, and charge $2-$3 a pound for them. So, I can get a 10 lb. whole brisket at Wal-Mart for about the same price as a 4 lb. flat at the grocery store. Go figger...

Good luck.
Steve

 

[Guest]

Hi Jeff,
There is a butcher shop in North Andover that is incredible! It is called the Butcher Boy, and I believe that they also have a website. My parents still live in the Boston area and when I go home I always pick up some nice Delmonico steaks. It is a little bit more money then a wholesale club, but i think that it is worth it. I don't know how close you are, but if you are in the area, I highly recommend it.