Blair Fannin
January 27, 2022
7 Min Read
Davey Griffin, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service meat specialist, gave a chuck roll demonstration providing an overview on some alternative beef cuts to consider in light of high brisket prices.Laura McKenzie, Texas AgriLife Extension
Beef brisket, the savory staple item served at Texas barbecue restaurants far and wide continues to escalate in price, but consumers remain hungry and willing to pay up, according to experts.
Pitmasters from across Texas attending the seventh annual Texas Barbecue Town Hall Meeting in College Station said they are battling through the high prices and supply shortages to continue to make sure customers have options and get the best experience possible.
The annul barbecue town hall is hosted by the meat science Texas Barbecue team in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University.
Higher beef prices won’t end soon
A number of issues are driving both supply and pricing, said David Anderson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service