Can anyone advise me on where they get their meat. There is such a
difference in price and type. I am after whole "Pork Butts", whole
briskets and ribs.
Tesco sells shrink wrap ribs, pork shoulder joints and rolled
briskets, but are these the meats I should be buying. Perhaps you go
to your favourite butcher. If so, what do you actually ask for?
Any help gratefully received.
Thank you
David

"David" > wrote in message
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> Can anyone advise me on where they get their meat. There is such a
> difference in price and type. I am after whole "Pork Butts", whole
> briskets and ribs.
> Tesco sells shrink wrap ribs, pork shoulder joints and rolled
> briskets, but are these the meats I should be buying. Perhaps you go
> to your favourite butcher. If so, what do you actually ask for?
> Any help gratefully received.
> Thank you
> David

David,

You are indeed correct in your observation regarding the UK v US cuts of
meats. My advice would be as follows:

i) Get friendly with a local game dealer or butcher. Given 24 hours
notice he'll be able to supply you with any particular cut that you request.
Avoid supermarket shrink wrapped meats. A lot of the meat has added water
and salt to increase its shelf life and boost its weight. Not great for
smoking either when there are better quality cuts available.

ii) Pork Butts are what we call pork shoulders. Normally the front leg,
(and if you have spoken to a butcher, make sure he supplies you a front leg)

iii) Brisket is not the rolled and tied brisket you see in the
supermarket. Avoid that at all costs. Again you will have to ask your
butcher to prepare your brisket for you keeping the flat and the cap intact.
Ensure that he does not trim all of the fat off, as this is essential in the
cooking of said cut.

Hope this helps.

Graeme (drop the NOSPAM to contact me directly)

In message > on Mon, 1
Mar 2004, David > wrote
>Can anyone advise me on where they get their meat. There is such a
>difference in price and type. I am after whole "Pork Butts", whole
>briskets and ribs. Tesco sells shrink wrap ribs, pork shoulder joints
>and rolled briskets, but are these the meats I should be buying.
>Perhaps you go to your favourite butcher. If so, what do you actually
>ask for?
>Any help gratefully received.
Hello,
I get all my meat from a local farm shop and he will cut anything as
requested and I know the meat to be good.

As far as cuts are concerned you might find following helpful:
<http://www.oscarenterprises.f2s.com/bbq_meat.html>

although even in UK we name things differently - pork shoulder or hand
and spring for example.

Best to find a local source and then read the various FAQ around and get
exactly what you want.
Colin
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