When does brisket become poor man’s chuck roast?

by Tmettler5

41 Comments

  1. Underwater_Karma

    Chuck has always been twice the cost of brisket.

  2. Infradad

    That’s the best part of this timeline!

    It doesn’t

  3. Girthw0rm

    We’re all poor. Let’s just stop with the “poor man’s _______” entirely.

  4. NotBatman81

    I grew up dirt poor and we ate chuck steak because that was all we could afford. The world is upside down!

  5. Vivid_Sprinkles_9322

    We produce the most beef in the world and prices just keep going up. I’m tired of winning this much.

  6. International_Bit478

    That’s a bit insane. Choice is $7.49 at my friendly Northern California Costco.

  7. WalterTexas

    Yea never made sense. They’re just cheaper cause they’re smaller lol.

  8. RoddyDost

    When it comes to beef there’s no “poor man’s” anything anymore.

  9. tchernubbles

    It’s always been a stupid name as others have pointed out.

    Gotta be honest, I like chuck roast better as barbacoa anyway. Never hits quite like brisket for me.

  10. dj_squilly

    Brisket becomes the poor man’s chuck when you can find a 2lb packer.

  11. BiscuitsUndGravy

    I’ve never understood this moniker since chuck roast is more expensive than brisket.

  12. Chuck actually dropped at my Costco recently. Was 9.99 and now back to 7.99.

  13. Important-Proposal28

    I just got a couple t – bones at save s lot for $7.99 lb. Best steak I ever had? Not by a long shot but for the price it did just fine.

  14. thecaptain115

    Man, I remember when Prime briskets from Costco was $2.99/lb.

  15. jeeves585

    I was at my restaurant supplier looking for round so I could make a few pounds of jerky and it was almost $15.

    Started making jerky because store bought was $8 for 6oz, $15 for what will turn into 8-10 oz isn’t there.

    Got an offer to go in on a steer with a buddy which I think is my only chance at beef now. He can have the cuts, I just want the rounds and some ground. Maybe a ribeye or three. Then again we would process it so there is significant saving there.

    About to start smoking my salmon into jerky and if it get worse I’ll even make some chicken jerky.

  16. dudemanjack

    Is that weis? That was probably their price last year before the huge beef price increase.

  17. JohnnySalamiBoy420

    Dude I been on pork and chicken for a while now, ground beef costs the price of what chuck roast should be on sale for

  18. PublicExcitement1372

    That’s fucking insane. And honestly seeing this just pisses me off

  19. I have a chuck roast in the freezer I’ve been hesitant on throwing it in the smoker.
    What do you guys think ? Some say it’s good some say the beefy flavor is over powering . I don’t want to disappoint myself or my guests with it lol .

  20. Junior_Article_3244

    I was going to buy one to make birria, might use a brisket instead lol.

  21. Dry-Watercress-5828

    Gotta get that 1/4-1/2 cow if you can afford it and have the storage (I can’t and don’t) so much cheaper, tastes better.

  22. dengar69

    The luxury meats are now lobster, shrimp, and beef.

  23. Just paid $7.99lb at Costco. Screw the grocery stores.

  24. Realistically all beef is special occasions only now. I have a lot more disposable income than most people and even I rarely get beef. 

  25. Wonderful-Loss827

    At these prices, you need to shop smarter. I saw the same at my local supermarket, $10/lb for chunk steak that were $2.99 in 2019. Maybe $5/lb 2 yrs ago.

    Walked three feet further down the beef section and saw short ribs and hangar steak for $11/lb. Which I will say is the same price they were before the beef shortage and price hike. So what’s up with that? Why is chunk and sirloin steak 3x what it was but skirt, short ribs and hangar, are all the same price?
    Not sure but I had a great meal. Wife said I should make short ribs more often then I reminded her it takes hours.

  26. TheCherryPony

    I only go to Kroger for soda sales , after holiday ham sales, and my medication. That’s because they always have my ADHD meds in stock. But other than that NOPE

  27. VladThePollenInhaler

    At least we’re great again. Am I right?

  28. ammonthenephite

    Jesus Christ. Salmon is cheaper than that where I’m at.

  29. doped_banana

    We cook about one beef meal a week now.

  30. Appropriate-Hotel271

    OMG – that’s over 20$ per kg if to convert. I am paying £12.5 per kg for Aberdeen Angus briskets in the UK.

  31. Temporary-You6249

    Jesus. The local place here in central NC wanted $17.99/lb for top sirloin yesterday.

    wtf is happening to beef prices right now?

    Are there only 100 cows left on the planet?

    Guess it’s time to pull out the pork, poultry, & fish recipes until this madness stops.

  32. Austin_Austin_Austin

    I downloaded all the local grocery store apps and check for sales every week, then buy as much as they’ll let me, vacuum seal it and freeze it. I bought a few for 3.99/lb at Albertsons last week.

  33. Triingtolivee

    Yeahhh I’m not paying $10.99 a pound for chuck. Even paying $7 a pound is a hard pull for me