Why is Barbecue so Expensive???

[whitetailfanatic]

I don't get it!!

[jay07ag]

My guess is that its so much more labor intensive to make than a cheeseburger or a subway sandwich.

[ateague11]

cost of meat and time it takes to prep and cook

[El General]

Waste factor is a huge part of the cost of brisket BBQ. When only 40% of your wet weight becomes sellable product, then that $4.00 a lb gets close to eight pretty quick. Then you have wood cost, labor, and profit. Bam, $15.00 per lb.

[louieagarcia]

Because it takes some skill to get it right! ...labor intensive and cost of consumables
Mmmm...I sure could go for a sliced beef samich right now

[shooter2007]

Have you seen cattle prices lately?

[Waylon]

Because it's worth it!

Seriously though, the price of briskets at the store has gone through the roof.

[Smithwr]

I think waste would be a factor. It's not like you can throw another brisket in the microwave if you have a big rush. And selling days old leftover meat will turn customers away pretty quick. I used to spend probably $100 a month with a local here in Ellis County and I can tell lately they are serving leftover food. I don't eat there anymore.

[JeffJ]

Have you seen cattle prices lately?

This was Gillespie this week. Client sold a trailer of 600# steers and averaged $1500/each.

STEERS HEIFERS
200-300 LB 285.00-350.00 285.00-300.00 CWT
300-400 LB 250.00-360.00 250.00-325.00 CWT
400-500 LB 235.00-352.50 220.00-317.00 CWT
500-600 LB 210.00-310.00 200.00-257.50 CWT
600-700 LB 195.00-252.50 195.00-247.50 CWT
700-800 LB 190.00-220.00 190.00-211.00 CWT
LOWER QUALITY STEERS 110.00-210.00 CWT
LOWER QUALITY HEIFERS 110.00-160.00 CWT

[Sparkles]

I've always wondered how they could make any money unless they were selling chicken legs or country style ribs.

[texan4ut]

Because too many people are too lazy to fix it themselves

[whitetailfanatic]

I thought you salt n pepper a brisket and put it on the grill, and wait, done!
not much labor in that
I guess slicing it up is pretty dangerous work though

[RR 314]

I've always wondered how they could make any money unless they were selling chicken legs or country style ribs.

The margins at most BBQ places are quite tight on beef. They generally (some exceptions) don't make a great profit on beef. Sides and drinks on the other hand. . .

[47]

Same as divorce.... because it's worth it :P

[whitetailfanatic]

Me, my wife and my daughter, had 3 meals, 3 drinks, and 3 desserts.
80bucks No Tip! and never again, you can have it, do mine at home from now on