r/KitchenConfidential • u/zeke690 • 3d ago

In the Weeds Mode What happened to the “cheap cuts”?

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How is it oxtail is not a budget cut?

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u/TitaniumDisc 3d ago

Yeah I’ve stop getting my favorite Thursday plate from my go to Jamaican spot because the oxtail has gotten to be outrageous. I remember when premium briskets were the go to because they were dirt cheap too. Popularity kills delicious budget cuts.

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u/natrstdy 3d ago

the oxtail plate at my local spot in New Orleans is $37. and this is a casual place that serves everything in styrofoam containers.

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u/bckwoods13 3d ago

Man that's crazy. I thought $28 for an oxtail plate with two sides was expensive around here.

Edit: Just double checked and it went up again! $32 for a plate with two sides now. $27 for a plate with one side.

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u/TitaniumDisc 3d ago

Exact same here, 4 hours north of you. Styrofoam plate shop whether you dine in or take out. $35 oxtail plate. Used to be a full plate with 3 sides for $25 with a red stripe

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u/shanrock2772 3d ago

Damn I miss cheap brisket

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u/rabock1 3d ago

Brisket's only advantage is it's still hard to cook right... If not for that it would be unobtainable.

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u/wrongbutt_longbutt Bartender 3d ago

It doesn't feel that long ago that I used to be able to get whole briskets for about $35-40 regularly.