Corned Beef Brisket [General]
2012 Dec 9
They have corned beef brisket all the time at the Loblaw's at College Square--it's with the kosher meats. However, PRICE ALERT: It's about 25 bucks a kilo. Better bet is to wait until St. Patty's Day, when most supermarkets in town will have it as a seasonal item (not kosher) for about 8 bucks a kilo. Freezes beautifully.
2012 Dec 9
The Charcuterie book has a very easy corned beef brisket recipe in it I made a couple times and was delicious. Any local beef farmer should be able to get you brisket. My local guy has them if you ask before the animal goes in. Also note that the brisket is usually sent through the grinder and the price should be darn cheap.
2012 Dec 10
I used to buy stuff at the butchery in bells corners, until I figured out a 20 minute drive further east would get me the same stuff at half the cost. I can vouch for the briskets from Lavergne, I smoked 5 whole packers from them this summer and picked up 35lbs of pork shoulder on Sunday.
LadyIlsebet