smithfield ribs from walmart

[midwest_kc]

We started getting our butts from Keith this year. We're no where near the level of a lot of guys who have already commented on this thread, but we have done quite a bit better in both pork and ribs since making the switch. Couldn't be happier.

 

[Right on Q]

He found out about what Keith Sisk of Price Choppers has going on....https://www.kccompetitionmeats.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F

Are there any prices on this site? Can't seem to find any even when I go all the way to the submit order page

 

[bpeyton89]

Are there any prices on this site? Can't seem to find any even when I go all the way to the submit order page

You'll have to call Keith, prices change based on demand, pork seems to change the most he said, but I believe we paid 2.20/lb last week for prime butts.

 

[sweetracks]

I'm 90% sure I'll be cooking Smithfield extra tenders this weekend at Sams South Bend. After everything I've heard, I figure its worth a try

 

[INmitch]

For the record I did NOT cook Smithfield ribs the last two weekends.

And for the record I did NOT get a rib call in either comp.........



coincidence......




I think not.

:twitch:

Well what do ya know. Took 3rd this weekend at Sams. first top 5 rib call I've had in a long time. Cooked Smithfield ET's.

 

[Ron_L]

I'm 90% sure I'll be cooking Smithfield extra tenders this weekend at Sams South Bend. After everything I've heard, I figure its worth a try

I don't think you should take a chance.

 

[Burnt at Both Endz]

Had last week off work and took a trip to KC to pick up some briskets and butts from Keith. Picked up several Smithfield Prime butts, however when I asked to see the extra tender ones I couldn't resist as Keith pulled out the biggest money muscles I've ever seen. Thanks to Gateway BBQ store I had a stack of coupons for $3 off each butt... Walmart rarely honors those coupons

Walmart always honors the coupons, they just have to be hand keyed in and a CSR has to approve them.:roll:

 

[Scottie]

It's like wagyu. Great when you win, but you never hear folks claiming they used them when they bomb....

If I was competing, I'd order them though!!!

 

[luckysob]

Weight of a good slab of ribs

So unfortunately the walmart near me has the worst selection of ribs (usually 2-3 racks)... Of the ribs I do see they appear to be thin and lack that thick meaty rack we all look for.

The usual racks near me are about 3.1-3.3lbs, what are the "good" racks weighing in at?

 

[Big Poppa]

I look for 3.7 to 4...I was cooking the 4.2's and trimming to an 8 bone rack and they were just too big...only a cook like Scottie could handle them

hey Scottie they are just like wagyu but 7 bucks a rack if you use your coupon!

 

[Burnt at Both Endz]

So unfortunately the walmart near me has the worst selection of ribs (usually 2-3 racks)... Of the ribs I do see they appear to be thin and lack that thick meaty rack we all look for.

The usual racks near me are about 3.1-3.3lbs, what are the "good" racks weighing in at?

Some folks will find this hard to believe, but I'm not as worried about the weight, in fact, I've sorted enough and cooked enough Durocs that I look through the cases and pick out the Durocs....really, they have Duroc ribs scattered in with all the others. They might say ET's but you better damn sure bet you can find Durocs in there.:shock:

 

[Ron_L]

Some folks will find this hard to believe, but I'm not as worried about the weight, in fact, I've sorted enough and cooked enough Durocs that I look through the cases and pick out the Durocs....really, they have Duroc ribs scattered in with all the others. They might say ET's but you better damn sure bet you can find Durocs in there.:shock:

How do you tell?

 

[Burnt at Both Endz]

How do you tell?

Full blooded Durocs have a distinctive bone trait.

 

[Roast Beast]

Full blooded Durocs have a distinctive bone trait.

They point to magnetic north if you float one in a bowl of water? :biggrin1:

 

[Trucky1008]

Full blooded Durocs have a distinctive bone trait.

Full blooded with a distinctive bone trait....ain't gonna touch that one!

 

[DUBBAGA]

Great post over in Q-talk
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3599489#post3599489

Darren just got replaced as brand ambassador

 

[sweetracks]

I don't think you should take a chance.

I need something new to blame this weekend....I'm going solo, and there is no way I can take the blame for a poor performance :twitch:

 

[Ron_L]

I need something new to blame this weekend....I'm going solo, and there is no way I can take the blame for a poor performance :twitch:

Blame me. Everyone else does :becky:

See you on Friday!

 

[DUBBAGA]

Time for Brad to add another to his collection

http://www.kcbs.us/event/6316/winebrew-bar-b-que-too

 

[TheDeuce]

After reading this ridiculously long thread, decided to give the Smithfield ETs a try this weekend while practicing my chicken.

I'm a believer now! Great tenderness, nice and meaty, not hammy at all.
I followed BigPoppa's advice and got a 3.75lb rack. Perfect size!