Brisket Prices Surge at Texas BBQ Spot

Butter’s BBQ in Sinton, Texas, faces significant financial challenges. Recently, the wholesale price of brisket rose by $1 per pound. This rise has strained the budget of this renowned smokehouse.

Andrew Soto, the owner and pitmaster, understands the impact. He calculated that he might have to charge $51 per pound for brisket to maintain its availability on the menu. This change comes amid increasing beef prices nationwide.

Butter’s BBQ ranks among the top 50 smokehouses in Texas, according to Texas Monthly. The cost of brisket now accounts for 70 percent of the business’s grocery expenses.

These developments underscore the economic pressures affecting local businesses and consumers.