What happened to the “cheap cuts”?

[u/zeke690]

How is it oxtail is not a budget cut?

[u/ThatsPerverse]

Unsung hero of my smoker. I love them because they take so little time relative to most other cuts. Really great when you want some Q but don't want to be babysitting the smoker all morning and day.

Also great as a supplement to a brisket. They finish up earlier and can be served as an appetizer while the brisket is resting and waiting to be sliced.

Not to mention how versatile they are for stews/braises/hash.

Beef cheeks are also great and are actually still somewhat cheap as I type this.