Category Archives: U.S.D.A. Prime

The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23

It is Super Bowl 57 this weekend and it is one of the unofficial dates that really kicks off smoking season for 2023. The choices were aplenty at the H-E-B and the quality of the meat is unmatched. Are you thinking it is time to smoke the first brisket of 2023 or are you dreamingContinue reading “The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef and Pork 1-22-23

2023 is in full swing now and the carnivorous selections at H-E-B are looking quite delicious for this late in January. Which one you picking? Tomahawk Steak? Brisket? Ribs? Pork Belly Burnt Ends? or BACON? I love to hear and see what you are creating out there my fellow BBQ pitmasters.

The Meat Report: La Azteca Meat Market 1-14-23

We have a friend in town from North Carolina so I just had to make a meat run over to La Azteca Meat Market to pick up Carne De Puerco Al Pastor/Marinated Pork For Tacos. I know I have said this before but if you are a taco lover and especially Tacos Al Pastor, LaContinue reading “The Meat Report: La Azteca Meat Market 1-14-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey 9-24-22

H-E-B is simply #1 when it comes their amazing Meat Market. I was picking up supplies for my Saturday smoking session and just had to check out the deals H-E-B has going on beef, pork and turkey. As usual, the quality of their meats is unmatched and the prices are fair in an inflation drivenContinue reading “The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey 9-24-22”

U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grading 9-07-22

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The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey on Labor Day Weekend 9-03-22

It is Labor Day Weekend and it means the end of the summer of 2022. If you live BBQ like I do, Labor Day is an opportunity to pick up some great deals and awesome finds on meats to smoke. Today was no different. The sheer beauty of the meat aisle at H-E-B is alwaysContinue reading “The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey on Labor Day Weekend 9-03-22”

Chad’s 52nd Birthday BBQ Party 8-20-22

The Meat Report: Texas Beef 4-02-22

The Meat Report strolling through the meat aisle at my local H-E-B here in San Angelo on this sunny Final Four Saturday afternoon. The smoking meat of choice is always Beef to price check in Texas. The 3.99/LB. for USDA Prime Beef Brisket is a lower price than in February here at H-E-B and 7.99/LB.Continue reading “The Meat Report: Texas Beef 4-02-22”