{"id":2979,"date":"2022-06-08T17:16:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T17:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=2979"},"modified":"2023-08-03T09:00:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T09:00:51","slug":"how-much-does-a-brisket-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/how-much-does-a-brisket-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Brisket Cost? Updated Price Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brisket cost can vary wildly – it generally costs between $4 and $14 per pound, although Waygu can fetch $90 or more a pound. Cost factors include the quality, the grocery store you frequent, your location, and much more! And if you think brisket prices have gone up, you\u2019re right. I\u2019ll tell you why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone who smokes brisket on the regular, I like to hunt down good deals on it. Since it\u2019s such a large cut of meat – around 12-14 pounds for a full brisket<\/a> – saving a buck or two on a pound adds up in a hurry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I will go over how much a brisket costs and show you how to save money while shopping. Let’s shop!<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is the Price of Beef Brisket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beef brisket prices vary from one place to another. Below, you can find a breakdown of the beef prices at some major grocery stores as of this writing. Prices change, so use these prices as guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n

Store<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Price Per Pound<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Costco Prime Whole Brisket<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$5.49<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Costco Choice Flat Cut Brisket<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$6.99<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Walmart Whole Brisket<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$3.96<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Walmart Choice Angus Brisket<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$4.46<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Walmart Brisket Flat<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$6.86<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Trader Joes Teva Angus Kosher Brisket<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$13.70<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

The above prices are from large chain stores. Local butchers will often charge a bit more per pound of brisket than chain grocery stores. This is typically because they have access to better-quality beef. The meat tends to be fresher, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve also got to talk about American wagyu. This premium cut of meat is exploding in popularity. While true wagyu is imported from Japan, it is exceptionally rare. The American variant on the other hand, comes from a special breed of cows from Japan<\/a> that are bred with American cattle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Wagyu is buttery, finely marbled<\/a>, and absolutely delicious.  You\u2019ll pay for the deliciousness. Expect to pay anywhere from $42 to $90 per pound for wagyu brisket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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