Chron.com July 11, 2026 • 16:21

Texas pitmaster offers a radical solution to rising brisket prices - Chron

By John-Henry Perera

Texas pitmaster offers a radical solution to rising brisket prices - Chron

A Texas pitmaster says one solution to our current beef price problem is going back to USDA Select. But experts say we're too far gone for that to be an option.

An employee showcases a brisket at a Terry Black's Barbecue restaurant on May 27, 2026 inĀ Lockhart, Texas. As current brisket prices surge, a Texas pitmaster says one solution could be moving away fr… [+5019 chars]

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