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My butcher said something that wrecked my brisket routine
He asked if I ever check the packer weight against the grade stamp, not just the price tag. I pulled a 16-pounder last week that was stamped Select, not Choice like I paid for. How many of you actually verify that stamp before you buy?
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val94914d ago
That's a solid twenty bucks per pound you overpaid for disappointment. I'd be checking every stamp from now on, maybe with a magnifying glass. Your butcher just saved your next cookout.
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jake_torres6814d ago
You ever notice how some butchers will have that "prime" stamp looking a little too perfect? I read a piece where they found some places use a custom stamp to just mark up choice cuts. Saw a picture where the border lines were way too thick compared to the real USDA stamp. Makes you wonder how often that happens.
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scott.drew7d ago
That "border lines were way too thick" thing is a reach. Most butchers aren't running a stamp scam. The real issue is just mislabeling in the case, calling something prime when it's choice. A custom stamp is way more effort than it's worth for a small shop. I'd worry more about the actual marbling in the meat, not the ink.
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