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kane72
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 Posted - 05/05/2012 : 07:28:00
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So I just moved to Indy from Houston... And so far I have checked numerous stores and cant find anyone that sells whole packers up here. All I can find is flats.. I've tried Marsh,Meijer,Walmart,Krogers, and Costco....
Kenny
Kan Doo Kookers
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BILLYBONESBBQ
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USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2012 : 12:13:39
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WE ORDER WHOLE PACKERS FROM LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUTCHER SHOP. BOX STORES DO NOT CARRY THIS ITEM UNLESS SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS TO BE REALIZED FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, SPECIAL REQUEST OR SPECIAL ORDER.. CHANCE OF GETING CHOICE GRADE PACKER IS MUCH BETTER FROM LOCAL BUTCHER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU REQUEST THAT GRADE. BIG BOX STORES LOVE TO INJECT SALT WATER TO KEEP COLOR LONGER THAN IS NATURAL, UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, FOR FRESH MEATS. 
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Cactus1
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Posted - 05/07/2012 : 00:04:13
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WalMart and Costco both sell whole packers in Chicago area. fairly new store in Westmont - Standard Market has had them once or twice. My butcher will get any time - he does not stock - I'm sure he would be much more expensive.
kane - where in Indy area are you? I'm going to be just west of Southport in 2 weeks. Probably not like Houston - I've only ever been there (Houston) once - but Indy area has a lot to offer.
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JGperc
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Posted - 05/08/2012 : 23:41:44
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Check with the manager of the meat dept. of your local grocer. Some stores will special order for you.
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lew750
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 09:43:30
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Ditto on Walmart, also Sam Club. I go into Sams all the time and even if they don't have packers on display, they always have them in the back.
Lew
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Cactus1
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 23:23:42
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kane - How you making out down there in Indy? Hope you're finding your way around. Go a couple times a year - easy drive for me and it's a good place to spend a weekend.
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" A Balanced Diet Is A Rib Bone In One Hand
And ... Uh ... Oh Yeah ... Maybe A Chicken Wing In The Other!"
Member - IBS, Nelsen's Hall Bitter's Club, & West Side Rooters Social Club
Whatever You Do - Wherever You Go - Have A Great One!
22 1/2" Weber One Touch Silver (my "go to grill"), 26 3/4" Weber One Touch Gold, 18 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 22 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 1970's era Weber Kettle (rescued from & at my Dad's in Ohio - my cooker when I'm there), MasterBuilt Digital Electric |
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kane72
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Posted - 05/26/2012 : 08:42:37
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SOrry for the late response.. Been crazy busy at work... Its going pretty good in Indy. I finally got fire the new smoker up today, doin a brisket and a tenderloin... I tried a few bbq joints out that werent bad. City bbq was not to bad for a restaraunt and a place called Squealers was ok too. What brings you down to Indy?
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Kenny
Kan Doo Kookers
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kane72
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Posted - 05/26/2012 : 08:43:45
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I finally did find one at Krogers that was worth buying... I will have to keep looking for a regular supplier.
Kenny
Kan Doo Kookers
La Porte Texas |
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Cactus1
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Posted - 05/28/2012 : 23:54:22
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kane - niece and her family live out by Southport. We meet up with my Dad, and sister and her husband down there.
Just me and the soon to be 3 year old grandson did our 1st "guys only" road trip there last weekend. My wife and his Mom couldn't go because of a bridal shower here.
We had a good time and he traveled good.
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And ... Uh ... Oh Yeah ... Maybe A Chicken Wing In The Other!"
Member - IBS, Nelsen's Hall Bitter's Club, & West Side Rooters Social Club
Whatever You Do - Wherever You Go - Have A Great One!
22 1/2" Weber One Touch Silver (my "go to grill"), 26 3/4" Weber One Touch Gold, 18 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 22 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 1970's era Weber Kettle (rescued from & at my Dad's in Ohio - my cooker when I'm there), MasterBuilt Digital Electric |
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Cant find brisket
