OT: Meat Question, brisket

[CornerTavern]

I need 6-7 pounds of brisket for a family holiday dinner (brisket with carrots & onions, etc)...

Where’s the best butcher for such an order, southeast Morris County or Monmouth County areas...

Kosher desired but not required!

 

[RUz91]

Not southeast Morris County, but Sussex Meat Packing in Wharton

 

[RU4Real]

I like Midstate Meats. It's on Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. in Monroe Twp., just a half mile or so from the Spotswood border.

 

[Abro1975]

SE Morris County- A&A Fine Foods in Lincoln Park.
Market Basket in Franklin Lakes (Bergen County) about 10 minutes north on 287.

 

[jreinsdorf]

Sabatos in Middletown is good

 

[daneman100]

Second Sussex meat in Wharton.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Speaking of brisket.. I saw some Food Channel show called Diners, Dives and something where some guy was cooking beats in what would normally be a brisket spiced pot. This will be for beet sliders. He ends up cutting disks.. searing them on a flattop.. to put on buns with some sauce.. I'm gonna try this sometime.. but here is the recipe Customers were raving about it.. I am curious.

 

[RUMBA-JK]

Southeast MORRIS ? - this would not be too far away

http://perrottis.com/butcher

M & M Perrotti's Prepared Foods & Butcher Shop
Phone: 908-306-8806
Fax: 908-306-8809

Far Hills Center
27 Route 202 South
Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

Basking Ridge
77 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

 

[Shelby65]

SE Morris ?

Green Village Packing Co in Chatham (near the ShopRite on Shunpike) is where I buy whole pigs for BBQ. They’ll do any cut of meat for you.

greenvillagepacking.com

However at 6-7 pounds you seem to be looking for a plain, flat cut i would just get at Costco or grocery. No reason to get from a butcher like you would go for a whole 13+ pound brisket.

Perotti’s in Basking Ridge isn’t a butcher shop. Is a high priced deli and caterer. Totally not worth it if you will be cooking it yourself.

Sussex Meat similar to perotti’s in that it’s more of a specialty meat and deli market (like Barths in New Prov) and not a true butcher.

 

[KeithK7624]

Sussex meat packing for sure

 

[CornerTavern]

Green Village is ideal, right next door...!

 

[Shelby65]

Yep. My local go-to place for some things. Also lower prices than typical markets and chain grocers.

But as stated you’d be fine getting a standard, flat 6+ cut at Costco. I wouldnt hesitate to do that

 

[DJ Spanky]

Wayne Meat Corp. on Hamburg Tpk. - never got brisket there, but have had great success with other cuts of meat from there. An added benefit is you can swing by for a well aged single malt scotch or two!

 

[saltpepperketchup]

Costco

 

[e5fdny]

You said Monmouth County as well, yes?

http://mrprimenj.com/

 

[Knight Shift]

Costco

For our fire dept dinner, which we cook in house, we got prime rib from Costco. It was outstanding. Was surprised.

 

[RU4Real]

For our fire dept dinner, which we cook in house, we got prime rib from Costco. It was outstanding. Was surprised.

Why are you posting? Didn't you have work in Monmouth Beach this morning?

 

[Knight Shift]

Why are you posting? Didn't you have work in Monmouth Beach this morning?

No sir. I am a resident of the 52-3rd now.

 

[RU4Real]

No sir. I am a resident of the 52-3rd now.

Ah. I did not know that.

Not sure what exactly went down, but there was yelling on the radio so it must have been good.

 

[Knight Shift]

Ah. I did not know that.

Not sure what exactly went down, but there was yelling on the radio so it must have been good.

Always hard to tell from pictures, but it looked like small potatoes. Will check in with CM or the incoming 66 later.
Yelling on the radio. LOL.

 

[RU4Real]

Always hard to tell from pictures, but it looked like small potatoes. Will check in with CM or the incoming 66 later.
Yelling on the radio. LOL.

My specialty was always not yelling on the radio. Like the time I rolled up on an unmitigated disaster on 33 and said to Tink, "Yeah... so... I'm just gonna need some fire trucks and stuff."

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

Shoprite, they are the Honda Accord of supermarkets. Look for coupons, The dog won't eat the meat they sell there but it should be good enough for the inlaws.




(WARNING: I never shop there and I don't own a Honda Accord)

 

[mildone_rivals]

My specialty was always not yelling on the radio. Like the time I rolled up on an unmitigated disaster on 33 and said to Tink, "Yeah... so... I'm just gonna need some fire trucks and stuff."

That's 'cause you were a pilot and being understated is a required skill for flying.

Although I have noticed that my youngest, the part-time EMT & Firefighter, has developed quite the capacity for understatement too - and he's not a pilot. In his case, I attribute it to all the beatings I've given him over the years, not to mention countless hours he spent duct-taped to the ceiling for timeouts.

 

[CornerTavern]

https://m.facebook.com/Maple-Kosher-Meats-110100792377829/

Anyone familiar with Maple Kosher Meats?

 

[ivan brunetti]

You don't need a fancy butcher shop to buy brisket. This isn't prime beef. It is a tough, relatively cheap cut of meat that you just need to take your time preparing.

 

[CornerTavern]

You don't need a fancy butcher shop to buy brisket. This isn't prime beef. It is a tough, relatively cheap cut of meat that you just need to take your time preparing.

I agree - I'm just looking for advice - this is my first attempt at actually making brisket so i want to give myself the best chance!

 

[eliminate2006]

A flat from a wholesale club is as good as anyone's. If you really want a treat, a whole packer from Walmart Super Center will have the point attached as well for making burnt ends.

 

[Shelby65]

methinks he's not barbecuing but using for traditional jewish holiday meal...braising.

no burnt ends here. braised ends so-to-speak.

just go with a costco flat or two. braise in a few cans of Coors and cover tightly.

 

[CornerTavern]

methinks he's not barbecuing but using for traditional jewish holiday meal...braising.

no burnt ends here. braised ends so-to-speak.

just go with a costco flat or two. braise in a few cans of Coors and cover tightly.

you are correct, sir. braising, with onions, carrots etc.

I went with a first cut butcher order from Maple Kosher. We will be roasting it, covered - wanted the first cut so we can hopefully develop the flavor and also not dry it out too much.

 

[kupuna133]

you are correct, sir. braising, with onions, carrots etc.

I went with a first cut butcher order from Maple Kosher. We will be roasting it, covered - wanted the first cut so we can hopefully develop the flavor and also not dry it out too much.

If you are braising make sure you have a quality heavy cast iron dutch oven.

 

[CornerTavern]

I do have such a thing, but I think it's too small for a 6-7 pound cut, plus the veggies.

We were going to go with a metal roasting pan, cover with tinfoil etc.

I'm new at this. (brisket in particular)

 

[wisr01]

I make my brisket in a slow cooker using this recipe and it is very good. Not familiar with how it would be prepared for a Jewish Holiday feast, so it might not suit your needs but I do enjoy it made this way:

https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/savory-slow-cooker-brisket/

 

[wisr01]

Since this is an OT meat thread, I will share this for anyone making a Prime Rib for Christmas or Holiday dinner. Trust me this is the only way to make a Standing Rib roast:

 

[mikeinsec127]

https://m.facebook.com/Maple-Kosher-Meats-110100792377829/

Anyone familiar with Maple Kosher Meats?

Since you said Kosher desired, I was going to suggest this place. I’ve never used them, so I can’t give an opinion either way. Since Green Village is close to you, that’s where I’d go. There is also a place on Morris Ave in Union, Union Pork Store, for non-Kosher may be an option. Steer clear of Barth’s in New Providence. The quality is fine, but you pay a premium.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

With brisket, as long as you remember low and slow you'll be fine. Don't get ripped off buying any "high end" brisket. It's a cheap cut. Pay a cheap price.

 

[BigLou]

I need 6-7 pounds of brisket for a family holiday dinner (brisket with carrots & onions, etc)...

Where’s the best butcher for such an order, southeast Morris County or Monmouth County areas...

Kosher desired but not required!

Barth's Market, New Providence. Very close to southeast Morris County. They have expanded the store significantly over the past year and just opened the new space as of today. Amazing store

 

[Shelby65]

Roasting pans typically have handles which foul getting a good seal. I’d go glass bakeware.
Either way, cover the pans or dish tightly with plastic wrap to really lock in the moisture. And once again, braise in beer !

 

[CornerTavern]

Thank you everyone!

 

[RULoyal]

Sabatos in Middletown is good

Just read that Sabatos is closing for good.

 

[RU4Real]

Just read that Sabatos is closing for good.

Wow... Outstanding necro, dude! This thread is 6 years old!

Midstate Meats in Monroe Twp. is also closed - sometime around the beginning of Covid.

I've long conceptualized something like a "meat emporium" - a small supermarket-sized space with a butcher counter, poultry counter, deli counter and a fish counter, along with coolers stocked with prepackaged product.