Meat prices

[MartyB]

I know that I posted this under the thread "raw cicken prices" but I feel that this deserves a thread of its own considering the high price of kosher meat these days and higher prices coming down the pike.

Pic-N-Pay is havind some excellent prices this week. Lots of goodies:

Chickens, Whole 1/4 & 1/8 $1.89/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.99/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb
>>>>> Glatt Rib Steaks $6.99/lb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>>> Flanken $4.99/lb !!!!!!!!!!

For Monday & Tuesday only
>>>>> Glatt 1st cut Beef Brisket $4.99/lb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots more in ad. Chopped meat, veal etc.

I just went to Supersol to but their chicken cutlets family pack for $2.99/lb. I noticed that they are charging $12.99/lb for rib steak contrast this with the $6.99 that Pic-N-Pay is charging. I forgot to see what they are charging for the Brisket, but I am sure that it no where near the $4.99 that Pick-N-Pay is charging.

Feel free to post some of the good deals that you see locally, you will be doing a favor to other Chowhounders!

[MartyB]

Pic-N-Pay 3/6 – 3/12

Glatt Beef 1st Cut Brisket $6.99/lb (Supersol $8.99/lb)
Glatt Beef Spare Ribs $5.99/lb
Glatt Flanken $5.99/lb
Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Glatt Minute Steaks Roast or Sliced $6.99/lb
Glatt Beef Stew $3.99/lb (Supersol $5.99/lb)
Glatt Middle Chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Skirt Steak $7.99/lb
Glatt Beef Frye Sliced $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $1.89/lb

Glatt Gound Veal $2.19/lb
Glatt Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $6.99/lb
Glatt 2nd Cut Veal Chops $4.99/lb
Glatt Breast of Veal $3.59/lb
Galtt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb

Chickens $1.29/lb Whole
Chickens $1.39/lb ¼ & 1/8 (Supersol $1.59/lb)
Chicken Legs ¼’s $1.59/lb (Supersol $1.69/lb)
Chicken Cutlets $2.39/lb Frozen (Supersol $2.99/lb fresh)

[shoelace]

youre not just going to costco now?

[MartyB]

Lately its been Costco and Supersol. I haven't seen Pic-N-Pay advertise for a while. When I went to Gourmet Glatt this Friday they had a publication there called The Vues and I saw their ad there so I thought that I would pass it on.

I actually stocked up on chickens from Supersol for what I thought was an excellent price. They had chicken breasts for $1.79/lb and nice large chickens (4 - 4 1/2 pounders) for $1.59/lb. Not as good as Pic-N-Pay but I was too lazy to shlep to Brooklyn for the difference. I will probably be going in to Brooklyn to pick up my shmura matzos from Boro Park so I will probably go to stock on the 1st cut Briskets, I only have two left.

Costco still rocks for the $1.79/lb for the Empire Turkeys. I just saw Foodtown advertise them for a sale(?) price of $2.99/lb!

[MartyB]

Pic-N-Pay 12/20 - 12/25

Basically same as last week.

Pic-N-Pay will deliver to the 5 towns - email order to [e-mail] include Name address and phone number.
Order must be in by Tuesday evening. Delivery charger are 10% of order $100 minimum. 5% if order over $250.

[MartyB]

Pic-N-Pay 12/13 - 12/18

Chicken
Family pack chicken breast with wing $1.59/lb
Family pack chicken drumsticks $2.99/lb
Broilers whole $1.89/lb
Broilers 1/4's & 1/8's $1.99/lb
Family pack chicken cutlets frozen $2.69/lb
Chicken thighs $1.99/lb
Ground chicken breast $4.99/lb
Thin italian style chicken cuttets $7.59/lb
Seasoned chicken burgers - spinach or sundried tomatoes $5.99/lb
Pullets - whole $1.29/lb!
Pullets 1/4's & 1/8's $1.39/lb

Turkey
Boneless turkey breast roast $5.99/lb
Turkey drumsticks $3.59/lb
Turkey chops $4.99/lb

Lamb
Glatt lean ground lamb $3.99/lb
Glatt baby lamb chops $11.99/lb
Glatt shoulder lamb chops $7.99/lb

Beef
Glatt 1st cut brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt 1st cut flanken $7.99/lb
Glatt 1st cut rib steak $6.99/lb
Glatt beef minute steak $7.99/lb
Glatt beef short ri8s $6.99/lb
Glatt beef stew family pack $4.59/lb
Glatt chuck patties $2.99/lb
Glatt extra lean beef family pack $6.39/lb
Glatt filet mignon extra lean $9.99/lb
Glatt filet steak $6.89/lb
Glatt london broil $6.59/lb
Glatt middle chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt minute steak roast $7.99/lb
Glatt pepper steak family pack $6.59/lb
Glatt rib roast $6.99/lb

Veal
Glatt 1st cut long bone veal chop $8.99/lb
Glatt veal breast pocket or sliced $3.89/lb
Glatt fancy 2nd cut veal chop $4.99/lb
Glatt ground veal family pack $2.99/lb
Glatt italian styte veal cutlet $7.99/lb
Glatt veal shoulder roast $5.99/lb
Glatt veal stew shin $6.59/lb
Super spectal glatt frozen veal roast $4.99/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 12/6- 12/11

Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Shoulder Roast Beef $5.99/lb
Glatt Rib Steak in sauce $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $7.99/lb
Glatt Beef Side Steak $5.39/lb
Glatt Skirt Steak in sauce $6.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb
Glatt Filet Steak $6.89/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck All Slices $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.39/lb
Glatt Veal Shoulder or Neck Roast $5.99/lb (was$6.59/lb)
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops Long Bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb (Gourmet Glatt $7.99/lb)
Glatt Breast of Veal Sliced or Pocket $3.89/lb
Glatt Deckle $4.39/lb (Gourmet Glatt $7.49/lb)
Glatt Ground Veal $2.99/lb (Supersol $5.99/lb)

Whole chickens $1.29/lb !
Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.39/lb (was $1.69/lb)
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb (Supersol & Gourmet Glatt $1.99/lb)
Vineland Frozen Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.69/lb
Hod Golan Turkey Slices $2.99/pkg
Hod Golan Mini Turkey Breast $6.99

[hanistor]

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[MartyB]

re: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

>> marty, can we count on you to tell us what the weekly specials are?
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5708...

>As long as Pik-N-Pay places their ad and as long as it is not available online and as long as the ads have good prices I have no problem posting it here for Chowhounders to see and save some money.

[MartyB]

If people would prefer, I can start a new thread called "Pik-N-Pay Prices" so as to shorten the thread and help people like "hanistor" who have no interest in Pik-N-Pay's prices, from bothering with the thread. This actually makes sense if one is outside of the NYC metropolitan area then Pik-N-Pay prices have no relevance to them and a thread entitled "meat prices" (which was the original intent) is misleading.

[cheesecake17]

The rib steak in garlic herb marinade- sauce as they call it- is really good. I bought it last time it was on sale and my husband really liked the flavor.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 11/22- 11/27 (same offerings and prices as last week)
Closed Thanksgiving

Glatt Rib Steak or Rib Roast $6.99/lb
Glatt Rib Steak in sauce $3.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Shoulder Roast Beef $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $7.99/lb
Glatt Deckle $4.39/lb
Glatt Filet Steak $6.89/lb
Glatt Beef Side Steak $5.39/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck All Slices $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.39/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb
Glatt Skirt Steak in sauce $6.99/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $2.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops Long Bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb
Glatt Veal Shoulder or Neck Roast $6.59/lb
Glatt Breast of Veal Sliced or Pocket $3.89/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb
Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.69/lb
Vineland Frozen Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.69/lb
Frozen Mehadrin Turkey $1.89/lb
Hod Golan Turkey Slices $2.99/pkg
Hod Golan Mini Turkey Breast $6.99

Sunday-Monday Specials
-----------------------------------------
Whole chickens $1.29/lb !
Glatt 1st cut Brisket $4.99/lb !
Family Pack Chuck Chop Meat $1.99/lb
Family Pack Frozen Chicken Cutlets $2.39/lb
Glatt Beef Deckle $3.89/lb

[MartyB]

Just noticed the following from Gourmet Glatt, at the moment they are asking $3.39/lb for the frozen Empire turkey ->

LOOK OUT NEXT WEEK FOR
OUR SUPER SALE ON
FRESH & FROZEN TURKEYS
FOR THANKSGIVING.

[berel]

you think the frozen special @ GG is going to be less that $1.79 a lb?

[MartyB]

I don't think so, but it would be interesting to see just what they call a "super sale". So far Brachs is asking $2.69/lb and Gourmet Glatt is at $3.39/lb. I doubt they will go under $2/lb maybe $2.39/lb since they have to be lower than Brach's everyday frozen Empire turkey prices but higher than everyone else. Stop&Shop is asking $1.99/lb and I am sure GG will be pricier than the majors. Anyway we shall see.

Just came from Pik-N-Pay. Loaded up on Briskets. I also decided to take a chance on the marinated rib steaks @3.99/lb - at ~$5/steak could be a winner. I also bought ready made pastrami sandwiches packed 2 to a package on whole wheat buns for $3.99. My daughter and I had a pastrami lunch for $2/each, nice.

[MartyB]

Went to my backyard last night, flashlight in hand, and grilled the $3.99/lb marinated rib steaks - 5min each side and I must say, not bad at all for that price. I hope they continue to have them for a while since I only bought 4 of them. Next time I will empty out the display.

[shoelace]

fairway had ribsteaks 8.99 a lb this week, i think the sale goes till thursday

these steaks were outrageous, id say its been years since iv had a steak thats been as perfectly marbled and cut as these were

years ago, in the late 90s, hapisga had an outrageous house steak, their current house steak is good, but eh, this fairway steak reminded me of those old time hapisga steaks

it may not be 4.99, but 8.99 is a great price, and theyre actually properly cut down and cleaned, which hasnt been my experience at pic n pay, whose steaks are very cheap, and decent, but nothign exciting

[MartyB]

Where is fairway located?

[shoelace]

the one on the island is in plainview

fairwaymarket.com

its smart to keep on top of their circular bc they have great sale items here and there, flour and suagr are on sale this week for 99 and 1.99, coke.99, motts applesauce 99, breakstone sourcream and philly cream cheese are 89, silver p[alate pasta sauce (the best packages sauce) is 2/5, if youre a beer person, they have blue moon and corona 12 packs at great prices, ciao bella (which theyve been talking abt somewhere else on the kosher wall) 3/10, cranberry sauce 2/1 and poland spring 16.9 water cases for 2.99- which is an amazing price

i think youre in 5t, which makes plainview a bit of a shlep, but if these are items u buy, and youd buy a couple of each like u do with steaks, its certainly worth the trip

their selection on certain kosher stuff like cool cheeses, and fun veggies, is like no other, and they always have a couple of interested fruit and veggies at a great price, this week ornages and grapefruits were 2.99 a bag for 4 and 5 lb bags, bosc pears and mac and cortland apples with .69, avocados and zucchini were both .99

ok, sorry, im done now, but its certainly worth a trip to check out, man, they should hire me to do their pr

[shoelace]

oh, oops, i forgot, though next weeks circular isnt posted on line yet, my sister already got hers in her circular packet and it looks like fresh turkeys, the brand was something valley, maybe nature valley, anyway, fresh turkeys are 2.49/l;b
granted its not 1.79 a lb from costco, and weve certainly stocked up on those in our freezer, but at fairway u can request a size, and then place a turkey reservation and then pickup your fresh turkey same day, at a price thats still far far better than what gg and brachs are offering, i havent really purchased a frozen turkey, as i too am of the i miss free turkeys at waldbaums mindset, but the thought of buying a fresh turkey the night before thanksgiving at my chosen size is really tempting me

[MartyB]

$2.49 is nice but at Trader Joe's one can get fresh turkeys for $2.29/lb

[shoelace]

they were not fresh at trader joes, the ad say were but when i went the labels said pf glatt turkeys

dont get me started on how much i hate when poultry is labeled glat, bc as far as i know there is no inyan of glatt with poultry, but pf is the standard labeling for previously frozen

no comment on the rest of the prices?

[berel]

hey if we can have glatt fruit in the 5 towns you can have glatt turkeys ;-)

[shoelace]

it aggravates me in the 5ts too

perfect example, i work in a hebrew school, a couple of weeks ago it was one of the kids bdays and the mom wanted to send something in, but the parents wanted to send someone in that was nut free
so i told her to try the bagel store (i think its called bageltown) on hempstead ave thats nut free and kosher, so she goes there, calls me from the store and asks me if something with strawberry is ok allergy wise, and is all excited
2 hours later he arrives at school with a box of cookies from another bakery that has a hashgacha that very few people accept, and thats not nut free, obviously i couldnt let him have, thank god ive gotten used to these things and i keep some stuff int he freezer at school,
anyway, i call the mom, and she says she was abt to pay, and then realized she didnt see a sign that it was glatt, so she left and went to this other bagel store, that 1- doesnt have a real reliable hashgacha, 2- im told serves turkey sandwiches as well, all of a kosher brand, but cut on the same slicer as their cheese and 3- is labeled glatt (eventhough neitehr their cream cheese nor their turkey are glatt)
this is an everyday occurence

[midasgold]

We received our Trader Joe's "Fearless Flyer" via snail mail a few days ago. In addition to a really cool Venn Diagram depicting the intersection of Canned Pumpkin, Ice Cream, and Pie Crust and an elaborate "Turkey & Trimmings Schematic" centerfold, a front-page announcement confirms that, "They're back - in a big way. Fresh, Young, Glatt Kosher All-natural Turkeys for $2.29 per pound (12-16 lb birds) will be available starting November 13th, 2009."

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 11/15- 11/20

Glatt Rib Steak or Rib Roast $6.99/lb
Glatt Rib Steak in sauce $3.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Shoulder Roast Beef $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $7.99/lb
Glatt Deckle $4.39/lb (was $4.89/lb)
Glatt Filet Steak $6.89/lb
Glatt Beef Side Steak $5.39/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck All Slices $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.39/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb
Glatt Skirt Steak in sauce $6.99/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $2.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops Long Bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb
Glatt Veal Shoulder or Neck Roast $6.59/lb
Glatt Breast of Veal Sliced or Pocket $3.89/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb
Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.69/lb
Vineland Frozen Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.69/lb
Frozen Mehadrin Turkey $1.89/lb
Hod Golan Turkey Slices $2.99/pkg
Hod Golan Mini Turkey Breast $6.99

Sunday-Monday Specials
-----------------------------------------
Whole chickens $1.29/lb !
Glatt 1st cut Brisket $4.99/lb !
Family Pack Chuck Chop Meat $1.99/lb
Family Pack Frozen Chicken Cutlets $2.39/lb
Glatt Beef Deckle $3.89/lb

[midasgold]

A couple of weeks ago an ad for Landau's Kosher Market in Brooklyn (on 18th Avenue) caught my attention: $4.99 per pound for glatt kosher boneless rib eye steak or sandwich steak. I thought that it must've been a typo, as other than Pic 'n' Pay which is controversial, to say the least (nobody we know would use the place; hence the too-good-to-be-true low prices), other glatt kosher rib eye steak - bone-in or boneless - generally goes for more than double that price! But wait... there's more... the ad also stated that homemade (and tasty) dips, including fresh olive dip, techina, chumus, a fresh red pepper dip that was out of this world, etc. were each 99 cents for a standard 7 oz container! Of course I sped to Landau's (which I had though of as having high prices but some interesting and unusual products not available anywhere else); I bought one of each dip (freshly home-made for 99 cents... and delicious to boot!) and I loaded up on the convenient small packages of boneless rib eye steaks. Oddly, right next to the boneless steaks sat packages of bone-in ribsteaks... at more than double the price! Like what's with that? I could only imagine that someone must have ordered these steaks (a caterer for a simcha?) and not needed them, or too many were produced. The quality seemed excellent, and all in our family gobbled them up and couldn't believe how tasty they were, especially for that low, low price. This week we used them for our cholent, and they were fab... compare $4.99 per pound to the outrageously high price of flanken these days! I can't stop singing the praises of Landau's Kosher Market. I'll be back, I trust.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 11/8- 11/13

Glatt Rib Steak or Rib Roast $6.99/lb
Glatt Rib Steak in sauce $3.99/lb
Glatt Top of the Rib $4.59/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Silver Tip Roast Beef $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $7.99/lb (was $8.99/lb)
Glatt Deckle $4.89/lb (was $4.99/lb)
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.39/lb (was $2.59/lb))
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb
Glatt Skirt Steak in sauce $6.99/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $2.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops Long Bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb
Glatt Veal Shoulder or Neck Roast $6.59/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb
Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.69/lb (was $1.59/lb)
Vineland Frozen Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.69/lb (was $2.49/lb)
Hod Golan Turkey Slices $2.99/pkg
Hod Golan Mini Turkey Breast $6.99

Sunday-Monday Specials
-----------------------------------------
Whole chickens $1.29/lb !
Glatt 1st cut Brisket $4.99/lb ! (time to stock up freezer!)
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops $7.99/lb
Family Pack Chuck Chop Meat $1.99/lb
Family Pack Frozen Chicken Cutlets $2.39/lb
Glatt 2nd cut Veal Chops $4.99/lb

[gouldog]

Where is this Pik n Pay? I'm new in Manhattan and would like to take a look.

[MartyB]

1907 Ave M
Brooklyn, NY 11230

Ave M & Ocean Ave

http://brooklyn.citysearch.com/profil...

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 10/25- 10/30

Glatt Rib Steak or Rib Roast $6.99/lb
Glatt Top of the Rib $4.59/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb (Supersol $8.99/lb)
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $5.99/lb (Gourmet Glatt $10.99/lb)
Glatt Silver Tip Roast Beef $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spare Ribs $5.99/lb (Supersol $8.99/lb)
Glatt Deckle or Pot Roast $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $8.99/lb
Glatt Roll Beef $3.89/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb
Glatt Veal Shoulder Roast $6.59/lb (Gourmet Glatt $11.49/lb)
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops Long Bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb (Brachs $8.99/lb)
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.59/lb (Brachs $3.99/lb)
Glatt Ground Veal $2.99/lb
Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb
Frozen baby Lamb Chops $9.99/lb

Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.59/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb (Brachs $2.99/lb)
Vineland Frozen Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.49/lb (was $2.69/lb)

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 10/18- 10/23
Now that the Yom Tov price grab is behind us the prices are coming down! Nice.

Glatt Rib Steak or Rib Roast $6.99/lb ($10.49/lb *GG!)
Glatt Top of the Rib $4.59/lb (was $5.99/lb) ($7.99/lb *GG)
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb (was $6.99/lb)
Glatt Silver Tip Roast Beef $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spare Ribs $5.99/lb
Glatt Deckle or Pot Roast $4.99/lb (was $5.59/lb)
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $8.99/lb
Glatt Roll Beef $3.89/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $5.99/lb
Glatt Veal Shoulder Roast $6.59/lb (was $5.99/lb)
Glatt 1st Cut Veal Chops Long Bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb (was $5.69/lb)
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.59/lb (was $2.99/lb)
Glatt Ground Veal $2.99/lb

Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.59/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb (*GG $2.99/lb - no wings)
Vineland Frozen Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.69/lb

Some other decent (although not as good as Pik-N-Pay) prices

Supersol
Chicken Cutlets $2.99/lb
Ground Chicken $3.49/lb (*GG $5.99/lb!)
1st cut Brisket $8.99/lb
Broilers $1.89/lb

*GG = Gourmet Glatt

[E_M]

When they say "filet", do you they really mean the filet in the hindquarter where the filet mignon comes from? Are they able to remove the sciata vein?

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 9/27- 10/2

Glatt Rib Steak or Rib Raost $6.99/lb
Glatt Top of the Rib $5.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $6.99/lb (was $8.99/lb)
Glatt Beef Spare Ribs $5.99/lb
Glatt Deckle or Pot Roast $5.59/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Roast or Sliced $8.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.59/lb (was $4.19/lb)
Glatt Side Steak $5.99/lb
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $5.99/lb (was $4.99/lb)
Glatt Veal Shoulder Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Veal Chops 2nd cut $5.69/lb (was $4.99/lb)
Glatt Beef Chuck Chopmeat $2.99/lb

Chickens Whole 1/4 1/8 $1.59/lb (was$1.79/lb)
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb
Vineland Chicken Cutlets Family Pack $2.99/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 8/30- 9/4

Getting closer to yom tov and as tradition has it, prices must go up - Why? I don't know.

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spare Ribs $5.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $6.99/lb (was $5.99/lb)
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $4.19/lb (was $3.99/lb)
Glatt Corned Beef 2nd cut $2.69/lb
Glatt Beef Frye or Beef Pastrami, sliced or chuck $3.99/lb
Glatt Calves Liver $4.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Chops 1st cut $8.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb
Glatt Breast of Veal $2.99/lb (was $3.19/lb)
Shoulder of Veal Roast or Neck of Veal $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Liver $1.99/lb
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb
Glatt Frozen Baby Lamb Chops $9.99/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.8/lb (was $1.49/lb)
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.79/lb (was$1.69/lb)
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.99/lb
Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg
Family pack Chicken legs $1.99/lb
Chicken Drunsticks Family pack $2.69/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 8/9- 8/14

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $3.99/lb
Glatt Corned Beef 1st cut Brisket $3.99/lb
Glatt Corned Beef 2nd cut $2.69/lb
Glatt Roll Beef $2.99/lb (was $3.39/lb)
Glatt Beef Frye or Beef Pastrami, sliced or chuck $3.99/lb
Glatt Calves Liver $4.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Chops 1st cut long bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Chops 2nd cut $4.99/lb (was$5.99/lb)
Glatt Beef Liver $1.99/lb
Glatt Breast of Veal $3.19/lb
Shoulder of Veal Roast $5.99/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb !!
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.69/lb (was $1.39/lb)
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.99/lb (was $2.69/lb)
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb
Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg

[njkosher]

Any idea when prices will start to go up for Yom Tov? After Labor Day or beginning of September?

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 7/19- 7/24

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $3.99/lb
Glatt Corned Beef 1st cut Brisket $3.99/lb
Glatt Corned Beef 2nd cut $2.69/lb
Glatt Roll Beef (seasoned roast w/o nirtates) $3.39/lb
Glatt Beef Frye or Beef Pastrami, sliced or chuck $3.99/lb
Glatt Solomons Ground Buffalo $4.99/lb
Glatt Calves Liver $4.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Chops 1st cut long bone $8.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Chops 2nd cut $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Liver $1.99/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.39/lb (was $1.49/lb)
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.69/lb (was $2.89/lb)
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb
Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg

[MartyB]

Here is an article in The Jewish Star about the kosher meat offerings at Costco.

" ... You won’t find the cheapest kosher meat in the Five Towns at a kosher supermarket. It’s actually at Costco on Rockaway Turnpike, believe it or not ..."

"... First-cut brisket, rib steaks, ground beef and chuck roast are available in “vacuum-packed packaging, so the quality is just as fresh as if they went into the butcher and the butcher cut it that day ..."

"... Shoppers at the Lawrence Costco offered exclamations like, “Wow!” and “It’s amazing!” ..."

http://thejewishstar.wordpress.com/20...

[MartyB]

There was no Pik-N-Pay ad in the Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver this week again. I went t visit mom today and to drop of my daughter in Brooklyn for a bus to camp, so I decided to step into Pik-N-Pay. They had the most beautiful thick cut rib steaks. I bought 4 shopping bags of it! Almost cleaned out the display! They also had very nicely packaged chicken cutlets, not the ones thrown in a bag, but nicely laid out pieces of uniform sized pieces priced at $3.39/lb!

Anyway here is their ad from the flyer (The VUES) ->
Pik-N-Pay 7/3- 7/10

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.59/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steak Sliced or Roast $7.99/lb
Glatt Beef Short Ribs $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Deckle Pot Roast $4.39/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Kolichel $5.99/lb
Glatt Fillet Steaks $5.99/lb
Glatt Skirt Steak $10.99/lb

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.89/lb
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb
Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg

[moonlightgraham]

Too bad that you can't send it to Greece.

[MartyB]

As Berel mentioned, the Costco of Lawrence now carries fresh Glatt kosher meats. Here are some of the prices that I saw.

Chicken cut up - $2.29/lb
Chicken legs - $2.29/lb
Chicken breasts - $2.99/lb
Chicken cutlets - $4.99/lb
Ground chuck (85%) – 3lbs $15 ($5/lb)
Chuck roast - $6/lb
Rib eye (I did not see any, but Berel did) - $12/lb.

These are in addition to the pastrami, corned beef and salami (all Meal Mart) that they carry.

Pik-N-Pay has nothing to worry about, but this is a nice addition to the 5 towns offering, in particular the $2.29/lb for chicken is a good price by 5 towns standards. The chickens are nicely packaged Empire and the ground chuck and chuck roast were nicely vacuum packed.

[bubbyrebecka]

does Costco do the butchering and packaging? If not, how long before appearing at Costco were the products packaged? Nicely vacuum packed scares me

[MartyB]

The chickens were clearly packed at the Empire plant. I also remember seeing nicely vacuum packed ground meat at Brachs, when I go to them today I will see how much they charge. I always thought that when something is vacuum packed it will hold better then one packed by simply wrapping them in plastic as done in you local butcher.

[berel]

all the vacuum packages had dates on them. It's my understanding that when the expiration date is reached Costco disposes them.

[berel]

wow, Rib eye must have gone fast. my wife and I both agree it was one of the best tasting and most chewable steaks we've had

[MartyB]

When I was there I noticed that there was quite a bit of activity around the kosher meat section. One woman was telling her husband that the prices were cheaper than Gourmet Glatt's (not hard to do). I wish them luck since if the kosher meat section does well then, I assume, they will carry an even larger selection. What would be nice would be a FAMILY pack of thick cut rib steaks!

[MartyB]

Sorry guys, no Pik-N-Pay ad in the Pennysaver this week. It is up to the Brooklyn boys to fill in.

[bubbyrebecka]

Went to Pik-n-Pay two weeks ago. Great prices, but..........the stored smelled less than clean. Advertised frozen chicken cutlets were being sold defrosted! I wasn't happy with the veal chops in the case and asked for thicker ones at the sale price. Only those in case from day before on special. since "we have to get rid of them" And the chickens? Filthiest that I have ever seen. We still went to Lawrence/Cedarhurst to fill in everything not available in Brooklyn. Even with great prices I doubt that we will be going back.

[bagelman01]

You have seen the difference between CHEAP and INEXPENSIVE. Pik-n-Pay is Cheap quality. and to quote my late grandmother (can't say Bubbe as we're German Jews on that side) CHEAP{ IS DEAR!

Most of these prepak Kosher markets have poor quality meats and no service, just bad attitude. There isn't a butcher there, just meat cutters, as the meat is now boxed beef, nothing comes on the hoof any more.

Unfortunately, those looking always for the lowest price accept poor quality and those who want good quality can no longer get it. The Rubashkins of the world ruined the kosher meat industry. The man in the meat market today wouldn't know an inside skirt from an outside skirt if it was staring him in the face.

I always like to buy primal cuts and 'butcher' them down myself. I like a thick chop, my wife likes thin. I grind all my own chop meat. My mother taught me never to buy preground beef. This way I can vary the texture and the fat content according to the end product. Meatballs or meatloaf is extra lean (93%), Burgers on the grill 85% or they'd be tasteless.
Seeing a pkg marked ground chuck scares me, I want to know the real cuts.

[MartyB]

How did the brisket look? I usually buy brisket, thick cut rib steak or rib roast, ground neck and skirt chopped meat and chicken cutlets (the $3.99/lb ones, not the family packs).

Chickens I buy lately from Costco, stable prices (1.89/lb), nicely packaged Empire frozen.

[shoelace]

you have to have just had a bad experience,

the smell has never been great, but the combination of brooklyn and butcher, go to some others i the area, theyre all pretty rank, you cant compare it with some place in the 5 towns, people in the 5 towns demand more in terms of atmosphere or they put the palce out of business, in my experience that just doesnt seem to be the case in brooklyn

in terms of meat, theyre always more than willing to give me thicker or thinner pieces of things that are on sale and their chickens that have been on sale ranging from 1.49 to 1.89 for the last couple of months have been way way cleaner than the feathery stuff i end up with when u go to gg or brachs

[njkosher]

Agree with shoelace. The place is nothing to look at, but I have never had a problem with asking them to give me bigger roasts, or steaks. You want fancy, you have to pay for it.
Never had a problem with their fresh chicken cutlets, which are way cheaper than anywhere else by at least $2 -3 per pound.
Good luck to you if you can spend the time to grind your own meat, but most of us cannot. To pay over $5 for ground meat is obscene, and as long as it looks OK, I think it is par with anything else out there.
The problem is that we have all become conditioned to thinking kosher must be pricey, so when Pic and Pay comes along, people want to slam it.
Why can they charge $22 for a bulk package of Meal Mart hot dogs, when everyone else is charging so much more.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 6/21 - 6/26

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb
Chicken bottoms $1.99/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.89/lb

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spare Ribs $5.99/lb
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
OU Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.59/lb
Glatt Square Cut French Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Fillet Steaks $5.99/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew - $3.99/lb

Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb
Glatt Veal Neck Roast $6.59/lb

[MartyB]

Went to mom again today and stopped by Pik-N-Pay, I always find something to buy, they are selling ground chicken breasts (cutlets) nicely packed for an astounding price of $2.99/lb. This week Gourmet Glatt is selling as a "special" ground chicken for $5.49/lb!! When I was at Pik-N-Pay I noticed customers with shopping carts filled to the top with meat, something that I do not see at Brachs, Gourmet Glatt. or Supersol.

[bubbyrebecka]

Marty.
Again...thank you so much for your Pik-N-Pay updates. I and many others appreciate your efforts.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 6/14 - 6/19

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb!!
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.89/lb

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb!
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.59/lb
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Short Ribs $5.99/lb

Glatt Beef Minute Steaks, sliced or roast $7.99/lb
Glatt Fillet Steaks $5.99/lb (DOWN from $6.59/lb)
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew - $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Kolichel $ 4.99/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt 1st cut Veal Chops $8.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.19/lb
Glatt Veal Sausage Italian style $4.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $4.99/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $3.39/lb
Veal Sweet Breads $6.99/lb
Veal Hearts $2.99/lb

[berel]

I just heard a rumor Costco is adding a Kosher Butcher section. That's all I know about it

[MartyB]

That would be amazing since Costco's prices can't be touched, just look at the bakery prices vs. the local kosher bakeries. The price spread between kosher vs. non-kosher is vast, Pik-N-Pay's prices shows the possibility of finding a pricing point between the two extremes if the proper cost controls are employed. Costco shines in that department but they have to be careful since enormous pressure can be brought upon the supervising agency, whoever that may be, by the local stores, since the meat department is a major cash "cow" with extremely high profit margins.

[MartyB]

To fan the rumor some more, My son-in-law went to Costco today and saw a gentleman with a beard and tzizis speaking to what looked like some kind of manager and my son-in-law overheard the him say "... the chicken will come already breaded so that wont be a problem ...". May mean nothing, but I sure hope that Costco gets more into the kosher meat market. The kosher prices are really getting out of line and an outfit like Costco could help bring some price stabilization, at least in the 5 towns vicinity. What I expect from them in the raw meat department would be some nice, Costco sized, family packs, nicely packaged and trimmed for a great, and stable, price. The comment that my son-in-law overheard may lead one to believe that they may get into the cooked food arena as well, fried chickens?

[berel]

looking at some of the treif stuff ie. BBQ chickens at costco drives me nuts. It looks sooooo good.

[kiddush hopper]

do you think the prices will be better than pic-n-pay?

[shoelace]

i dont thnk we need better,
even comparable, in a place where you dont have to fight triple parked brooklyn drivers for a parking space would be wonderful

[berel]

the 5 towns Costco glatt koshere meat section is now open. A couple of cuts of fresh vacuum packed f meat rib eye and chuck and fresh chicken. didn't have time to note prices. picked up a thick piece of rib eye for dinner @11.99 a lb. it was delicous

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 6/07 - 6/12

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb!!
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.89/lb (DOWN from $2.99/lb)
Chicken Sausage (All White Meat) $3.99/lb

Glatt Rib Steak $6.99/lb!
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.59/lb (DOWN from $4.99/lb)
Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb !!!!

Glatt Beef Minute Steaks, sliced or roast $7.99/lb (DOWN from $8.99/lb)
Glatt Fillet Steaks $6.59/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew - $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Kolichel $ 4.99/lb
Glatt Middle Chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Beef Franks $16.99 - 5lb Pkg
Glatt Shoulder Lamb Chops $7.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt 1st cut Veal Chops $8.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb (UP from $5.59/lb)
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.19/lb
Glatt Veal Sausage Italian style $4.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $4.99/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $3.39/lb

[spydbear]

How much is extra lean hamburger, please?
(And please read my reply to queenscook about prices. Reading your specials makes me so envious!

[MartyB]

I will probably go to mom today since I have a shiva call in Crown Heights to go to and will therefore try to stop by Pik-N-Pay to load up on rib steaks and hamburger meat. I tried all three varieties, chuck, neck & skirt and shoulder and find that the neck & skirt make the best burgers and meatballs. I will report back the current prices.

Although I have lots of options in the 5 Towns I too am envious of the Brooklyn boys with their vast array of kosher options. I find a chest freezer to be a must; this allows me to buy lots of meats and keeps my meat costs to a reasonable level.

[bubbyrebecka]

Marty,
I definitely appreciate you posting Pik-N-Pay prices. I will be coming into Brooklyn next week and hope to have the latest posting of prices with me. Coming from Connecticut, meat shopping is such a chore. You make this shopping journey palateable.Thanks for all your efforts!

[MartyB]

Went to mom tonight and stopped by Pik-N-Pay, got a real late start so I arrived at 5:50, closing time was 6pm. Frustrating since they were shutting off the lights so I did a real fast shopping. Picked up 10 rib steaks @$6.99/lb, two packages of chopped meat, neck & skirt @$3.99/lb, 4 packages of ground chicken breasts, beautifully packaged at $2.99/lb!! (Goes locally for $4.99/lb+).

The ground chuck went for $2.99/lb while the ground shoulder went for $5.59/lb.

[spydbear]

Thanks, Marty.
Prices are so good, I wish I had the koyach and the $$ to get up there with a cooler and dry ice!

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 5/31 - 6/05

Chicken breasts w/wings $1.49/lb!! (DOWN from$1.69/lb) !!
Whole chicken $1.69/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.99/lb
Chicken wings $.99/lb

(Why o why is Brachs advertising as a special - family pack of chicken bottoms for $2.79/lb - I see nothing special about that)

Glatt Family Pack Flanken $4.99/lb !!!!
Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.99/lb

Glatt middle chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Fillet Steaks $6.59/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steaks, sliced or roast $8.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew - $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Kolichel $ 4.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt 1st cut Veal Chops $8.99/lb (DOWN from $9.99/lb)
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.59/lb (DOWN from $5.99/lb)
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.19/lb
Glatt Veal Sausage Italian style $4.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $4.99/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $3.39/lb

[MartyB]

Went to Brachs today, they changed the price of the family packs of chicken bottoms to $2.39/lb from $2.79/lb, still excessive considering that Supersol and Glatt Kosher Kingdom are asking $1.79/lb for whole chickens. I always assumed that bottoms were the cheapest while the tops (breasts) were the more expensive ones. Brachs as of late is useless as far as meat/chicken, they have very few sales in that department and high prices. Their chicken special is still te best in (5) town.

[spydbear]

I'm from the Silver Spring, MD area and all I can say is, you guys are so lucky about price!

[queenscook]

Yeah . . . what did you pay for your house? Is it wider than 18 feet and longer than 34 feet? I'm quite happy to live in the NY area, but I know very well that we pay less for some things and far more for others. Those who envy us our low kosher food prices probably pay far less than we do for other things, like housing or commuting costs . . . and get far more for their dollar.

[spydbear]

If I had enough money to buy a house...I live actually closer to the Maryland state line in treyf PA. It's a major excursion to get meat other than in a few stores where we can buy frozen Empire poultry and Hebrew national Franks.
As for commuting. Metro DC fares are ridiculous and the subway system while clean isn't open 24/7 and is restricted compared to the extensive NY subway system. I have to first drive 45 minutes to get to Frederick, MD and take the Amtrak to get into Gaithersburg to catch the metro to Silver Spring.
I was born and lived in Brooklyn until I married and moved away. Lived in the Flatbush area near Midwood HS, so I miss the ease and freedom to live a truly Jewish and kosher life
Commuting sucks outside of NYC. You have to drive everywhere and with gas prices...
Yes, real estate may be cheaper and I say maybe outside of DC, say and the wealthier suburbs, but then you have to factor in the cost of driving everywhere; trying to find kosher food or restaurants - non-existent except for one or two down in Silver Spring and DC.
Please, be grateful for the ability to live a kosher life without going on expeditions!
For poor Jews like my husband and me, the cost of keeping kosher and observant is high.
I was reticent about my feelings re. access to kosher food:
I would sell my soul to have a choice of close by places to shop at!

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 5/24 - 5/29

Whole chicken $1.69/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets frozen $2.99/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb !!

Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spareribs $5.99/lb
Glatt middle chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew - $3.99/lb
Glatt Fillet Steaks $6.59/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steaks, sliced or roast $8.99/lb
Glatt Beef Kolichel $ 4.99/lb
Chicken wings $.99/lb
OU Glatt Buffalo Ground meat $5.99/lb
Glatt Chuck Hamburger $2.99/lb
Glatt Veal Sweet Breads $8.99/lb
Glatt Calves Liver $5.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt 1st cut Veal Chops $9.99/lb
Glatt Snow White 2nd cut Veal Chops $4.99/lb (was $5.59/lb)
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.19/lb (was $3.39/lb)
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $4.99/lb (was $5.59/lb)
Glatt Veal Sausage Italian style $4.99/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 5/17 - 5/22

Whole chicken $1.69/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets $3.39/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb !!

Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spareribs $5.99/lb
Glatt middle chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Family pack Beef Stew - $3.99/lb
Glatt Fillet Steaks $6.99/lb
Glatt Beef Minute Steaks, sliced or roast $8.99/lb
Glatt Beef Kolichel $ 4.99/lb
Chicken wings $.99/lb
Solomon's OU Glatt Beef assorted cuts $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt Snow White 2nd cut Veal Chops $5.59/lb
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.39/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $5.59/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $3.39/lb
Glatt Veal Sausage Italian style $4.99/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 5/10 - 5/15

Whole chicken $1.69/lb
Chickens 1/4 1/8 $1.49/lb
Chicken cutlets $3.39/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb !!

Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Spareribs $5.99/lb
Glatt middle chuck $4.99/lb
Glatt Ground Chuck Chopmeat $2.39
Glatt Fillet Steaks $6.99/lb
Glatt Baby Lamb Chops $8.99/lb
Solomon's Ground Buffalo $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Deckle "Pot Roast" $3.99/lb
Solomon's OU Glatt Beef assorted cuts $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt Snow White 2nd cut Veal Chops $5.59/lb
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.39/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $5.59/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $3.39/lb
Glatt Veal Osso Bucco $5.99/lb

[Jeter fan]

How is Pin -N- Pay able to sell beef at such low prices?

[MartyB]

I for one do not look a gift horse in the mouth :)

All that I know is that we talking about an establishment in the heart of Flatbush, 40 years in business, advertising themselves as Glatt. If there was something major wrong they would have been run out of town a long time ago. As far as I am concerned they have stood the test of time and I would rather say "why do the other stores charge so much?" I see non kosher chickens going for $.89/lb and lower so whole chicken for $1.69/lb sounds ok to me. As to why Gourmet Glatt charges $2.79/lb that bothers me more.

[kiddush hopper]

well said!!!!

[hanistor]

Many of us are trying to figure this out, as well, although your question is a better one if you stick in the words "glatt kosher" before the word "beef".

Perhaps MartyB would like to do us (and himself!) a favor if he would ask the butchers where they get their shechted animals from? We know the store has their own butchers and are "self-hechshered" but who do they rely on to "shecht" for them?

[njkosher]

I really dont understand some of the posts here, and frankly I'm tired of reading them. MartyB has done a favor to some people by posting the prices. They are Glatt Kosher!!!!!!!!!!!!. If you dont trust or dont agree with the hashgacha, then dont go there, no one is forcing you to. Anyone who goes there has obviously done their own due diligence, and does not care what you think.
Enough questioning why.

[shoelace]

the issue seems to be that bc their mashgiach is hired by them, and not by an outside supervising source, he has a stake in the kashrut and as such perhaps would be more likely not to say there was an issue, so the question is really, do u trust the mashgiach and believe hes honest, thats an individual judgement call, marty has obviously decided that on his own

[MartyB]

You know what the problem is? The same problem that the characters of the Wizard of Oz had, the Scarecrow needed a diploma, the Tinman a testimonial, the Lion a badge, and Pik-N-Pay a kashrus symbol. Everyone this day and age is hiding behind a symbol, look at the problem that Streitz had this year because the did not have a hasgacha with a symbol behind it.

I suggest a tablet with a "Pey" in each side of the tablet (get it? "P"ik-N-"P"ay) with a crown over the tablet and over the crown, in hebrew Kosher and under the tablet "L'Mehadrin". Then everyone will be happy.

[kiddush hopper]

they sell some meat that they buy from the star-K, and they also have their own shechita plant in NJ.

this is quoted directly from their mashgiach

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 5/3 - 5/8

Glatt 1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Glatt Beef Osso Bucco $4.99/lb
Glatt Veal Osso Bucco $5.99/lb
Glatt Ground Chuck Chopmeat $2.39 (up from $1.99/lb)
Glatt Fillet Steaks $6.99/lb
Glatt Baby Lamb Chops $8.99/lb
Solomon's Ground Buffalo $4.99/lb
Glatt Beef Deckle "Pot Roast" $3.99/lb
Glatt Beef Top of the Rib $4.99/lb
Chicken cutlets $3.39/lb
Chickens (Whole, 1/4, 1/8) $1.69/lb!

- Super Veal Sale -
Glatt Snow White 2nd cut Veal Chops $5.59/lb
Glatt Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb
Glatt Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.39/lb
Glatt Snow White Veal Stew $5.59/lb
Glatt Ground Veal $3.39/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay 4/26 - 5/1

1st Cut Beef Brisket $5.99/lb
Beef Rib Steak $6.99/lb
Beef Osso Bucco $4.99/lb
Veal Osso Bucco $5.99/lb
Ground Chuck Chopmeat $1.99/lb
Fillet Steaks $6.99/lb
Baby Lamb Chops $8.99/lb
Solomon's Ground Buffalo $4.99/lb
Beef Deckle "Pot Roast" $3.99/lb
Beef Top of the Rib $4.99/lb

- Super Veal Sale -
Snow White 2nd cut Veal Chops $5.59/lb
Snow White Shoulder or Neck of Veal Roast $5.99/lb
Snow White Breast of Veal Pocket or Sliced Spare Ribs $3.39/lb
Snow White Veal Stew $5.59/lb
Ground Veal $3.39/lb

[MartyB]

Just a quick heads up. I have neglected to mention in my posts that Costco (at least here in Lawrence) sells frozen Empire chickens for $1.89/lb and has been doing so for quite a while. I mention this because chicken prices here in the 5 towns have been spiraling out of control as of late. So here you have a quality chicken option for a decent and consistant price.

[berel]

are you referring to the Empire whole Cornish hens or the Empire chicken legs?

[MartyB]

The hens.

[berel]

I understand then why it's 1.89 a lb. those hens to have a whole lotta "meat" on them

[njkosher]

I've been buying them at Costco for a while. They range in weight between 3 and 4 pounds. Makes them great for the BBQ either whole or cut along the breast so you can lay it flat.
Any update on Pic N Pay prices for this week?

[berel]

the Cornish hens are very tasty, but my point was you can't compare apples to oranges. my wife has been been buying some huge chickens that I either rotisserie or roast in the oven. there's much more meat on them then the Cornish hens, so I don't think it's fair to compare the per lb price.

MartyB will have give you the Pic N pay prices as I don't shop there.

[MartyB]

Will do tonight, not much in ad this week. I actually went there yesterday. 1st cut brisket price plummeted from a yom tov "special” of $8.99/lb to a nice price of $5.99/lb. They had lots of nice ones. I bought one and will buy more since I plan on going again Friday when I pick up mom for shabbos.

They were selling ground meat for $1.99/lb, looked pale compared to the others, ground neck & skirt and lean shoulder so I couldn’t bring myself to buy it. By the way, does such a fatty cut make for good hamburgers or meatballs? Over pesach I made meatballs with the ground neck & skirt as well as the lean shoulder. The ground neck and skirt one was clearly the superior one in taste, as it is when I make hamburgers. Does that imply that if I go one notch lower (i.e. higher in fat content) that the taste will be even better?

[njkosher]

Fat always makes it taste better, and is usually cheaper. How much was the ground neck and skirt per pound? Inmy area ground meat was going for $5.99 per pound, and it's not that great.

[MartyB]

I don't remember exactly either $3.59 or $3.69/lb. Looked real nice and just the size that I wanted ~2lbs - I bought 4 packages. I also bought one pack already shapped for the grill - same price.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay prices 3/28 - 4/3. The spirit of the holidays are upon us and lecavod yom tov prices are rising. Lets hope that when yom tov is over prices go down. Still alot cheaper than other places, as an example I noticed that 1st cut brisket was $15/lb at Gourmet Glatt vs $9.

1st cut brisket $8.99/lb
Rib Steaks $6.99/lb
Standing Rib roasts $6.99/lb
Baby Lamb Chops $9.99/lb
Breast of Veal $5.69 (up from $4.99/lb)
2nd cut Veal Chops $6.99 (up from $5.99/lb)
Ground veal $3.99/lb
Beef Kalichel $6.99/lb
Family pack Chuck Chop meat $3.39 (up from $2.99/lb)
Fillet Steaks $6.99/lb
Neck or Shoulder of Veal $8.99 (up from $7.99/lb)
Chicken Cutlets $3.39/lb
Chickens, whole, 1/4 or 1/8 $1.89/lb

[joaniesl]

Gee!! I pay $12.99lb for first cut brisket. Rib steaks cost $10.99. Chicken cutlets are $6.19lb. Breast of Veal...a bargain at $9.99lb, and 1st cut veal chops.......$14.99lb!
Shoprite...Princeton,NJ (Basically the only kosher game in town)

[cheesecake17]

Those are still pretty good prices. In Brooklyn, Glatt Mart charges much more than the prices you listed!

[MartyB]

I know, Pik-N-Pay's prices are amazing. I had a 9 lb rib roast this Tues night (6 people) with left overs on Wed afternooon - excellent!

[MartyB]

Supersol has some nice prices. All kosher for pesach.

Chicken Breasts $1.79/lb - Contrast that with Gourmet Glatt's "sale" price of $3.19/lb
Chickens whole or cut up $1.89/lb
Chicken Cutlets $3.49/lb

[berel]

Supersol had a big sale on meat too a couple of weeks ago. we're good to go in that dept for Pesach

[shoelace]

did this stop getting updated bc there have been no ads lately or are you not doing pic n pay anymore?

[MartyB]

They did not have an ad this past week. I decided to not do a weekly update. I think the message got across that they have excellent meat prices and their prices have been relatively stable. Not long ago my son-in-law bought a standing rib roast for $5.99/lb Very satisfied. I still have huge amounts in my chest freezer so I am not in a meat shopping mode.

I did notice in the latest Hewlett/Woodmere Sunday Pennysaver that Supersol has Chicken Breast family packs for $1.79/lb. They are also selling Family Pack Chicken Cutlets for $3.49/lb and Fresh Pullets for $1.89/lb I am sure that these are Kosher For Pesach so an excellent opportunity to save some money. I did stop by Glatt Kosher Kingdom yesterday and noticed that they are charging $2.79/lb for their chickens for comparison.

[MartyB]

Went to Gourmet Glatt tonight, chickens $2.79/lb and Chicken Breasts for $3.50/lb - almost double what Supersol is charging for a store a few blocks away.

[mcfish]

Marty, I hope you keep posting the updates - I find them quite helpful.

[MartyB]

Will do, I plan on going to Brooklyn either Friday or Sunday to visit mom so I will drop by Pik-N-Pay and pick up their flyer and post some of their prices. I will take the opportunity to swing by Boro Park and pick up my Charadim Shmura matzo from KRM (providing I can find parking) and if I am lucky, pick up a brick of margarine.

[MartyB]

As promised, I went to Pik-N-Pay to pick up flyer. Wound up buying a nice big rib roast @6.59/lb - couldn't resist. Place was real busy. Prices are up, lecavod yom tov. Anyway, here are their specials.

Baby Lamb Chops $9.99/lb
Beef Kalichel $6.99/lb
Breast of Veal $4.99/lb
2nd cut Veal Chops $5.99/lb
1st cup brisket $8.99/lb (way up from $5.89/lb)
Family pack Chuck Chop meat $2.99/lb
Sliced Salami 6oz $1.39
Fillet Steaks $6.99/lb (up from $5.99)
Neck or Shoulder of Veal $7.99/lb
Turkey chops $1.99/lb
Chicken Cutlets $3.39/lb
Chickens, whole, 1/4 or 1/8 $1.89/lb
Rib Steaks $6.99/lb (up from $5.99)
Standing Rib roasts $6.99/lb

Special for Sunday - Tuesday
Shoulder Lamb chops $5.59/lb
Rib Steak or Rib Roast $6.59/lb

[cheesecake17]

I have to ask- what's a turkey chop?

[shoelace]

its kinda like a thick slice of turkey against the grain, i guess a white meat turkey steak

during the summer i used to bbq them and then cut them up on a salad, good stuff and very little fat as theyre white meat turkey

supposedly theyre especially good when grilled after brining, iv never tried it but i remember there being a todd english recipe that people were making a couple of years ago that was supposed to be outrageous and really easy

[queenscook]

I've heard that kosher meat shouldn't be brined, because of all the salting it's already gone through, the extra brining will tend to break down the meat. Never tried, though, so I don't know if it's true.

[shoelace]

I've brined and not had a problem, at other times when a recipes called for brining I've marinated in somethign with a similar level of acidity, but without the salt, and I think that tenderizes as well (which I think is the goal of the brining)

[mickster]

The key with brining (and with Kosher meat in general) is to try to get out any additional salt leftover from kashering. I recommend loading some ice and water into glass or metal bowl (plastic can be used but you want to keep the meat cold for safety's sake); submerge the meat and massage it a bit-this dislodges any larger pieces of salt and also dissolves salt stuck in the meat. Put the bowl and meat under cold running water. Rinse the meat and then put on a plate with paper towels to dry.

You've probably minimized the remaining salt at this point.

Now you are ready to brine. For poultry 12 hours is nice-more than 24 is way too much.

If you are still concerned you can reduce the amount of salt used but not so much that flavor is lost. Brining keeps the meat full of flavor, moist and helps break down connective tissue (tenderizing).

I use either veggie or chicken stock (Tabatchnik I think makes a nice kosher pour in stock) or chicken bouillon. I add in all sorts of spices, a lot of kosher salt and include a lot of paprika for poultry. I simmer it all up and when it has heated and everything has dissolved, I shock it with ice to help cool it quickly.

When safe, I put the brine into the refrigerator to get the temperature below 40 degrees (again, food safety).

Once cooled, I submerge the poultry or beef into the brine. I cover with plastic wrap and put on a cover if using a pot and back into the fridge.

I usually smoke the turkey or beef in either an offset wood/charcoal smoker or else in my cheap Brinkmann electric smoker. Either way, I am cooking slow and low until fully cooked.

For turkey or poultry I take pareve margarine and slice little patties which I stuff under the skin anywhere I can. This makes for golden skin and juicy flavor above and beyond the brine and keeps the outside from cooking too fast. Olive oil or other oil can be used.

After 3 hours I wrap the meat or poultry in foil to ensure it stays moist. I sometimes put it in a roaster pan.

No smoker? Don't worry-you can roast the brined meat. Start with a roaster pan and cook at 250 degrees (225 in a convection oven); if your oven has a roast mode, do the same. Keep the pan open for the first 3 hours and open the oven every hour to baste the poultry or meat in the juices after turning it over each time. If it's dried in the pan it is cooking too quickly. Lower the heat. You can also add some apple juice to the pan (just a little to cover the bottom and add moisture).

After three hours add some more liquid and cover the roasting pan creating a tent above the meat or poultry. The tent should be sealed all the way around the pan so moisture cannot escape but again, not so tight that the foil is right on the meat/poultry and loose enough to allow convection of the steam around the meat).

Enjoy. It's actually far less work than it sounds and you will have delicious, moist turkey/chicken or beef.

[cheesecake17]

did you marinate it at all?
would a broiler work.. no grill..

[shoelace]

i dont love it in the oven, but we dont have a separate broiler, i imagine itd be good bc its a direct heat

during the cold cold winter, sometimes on a screaming hot skillet or grill pan

ive marinated it at times in a combo of garlic soy sauce and dijon mustard or a drop of olive oil, lime juice, garlic and cumin

but really i dont think it needs the marination, a little bit of garlic salt, or some salt and pepper, or my favorite, the monterey chicken or steak spices (both of which are carried at costco and bjs and are fantastic on everything) and a hot hot grill, and its good stuff

this is all making me hungry, maybe ill go get some of those turkey chops tomorrow

[cheesecake17]

thanks! i'll try it and let you know how it works out

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay ad from Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver - specials for the week of 2/15-2/20.

Same prices and specials as last week.
One noteable addition -> Fresh Turkey Whole or Half $1.59/lb !! Contrast this with Supersol's ad for $2.69/lb frozen

Supersol continues to offer Fresh Chicken Cutlets for $2.99/lb

Glatt Kosher Kingdom is selling Holland Red, Yellow or Orange peppers for $.99/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay ad from Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver - specials for the week of 2/8-2/13.

Rib & Fillet steak $5.99/lb
Beef Brisket (1st cut) $5.89/lb
1st Cut Brisket Corned Beef $4.59/lb
Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Veal stew $4.59/lb
Breast of veal $4.39
Baby lamb chops $8.99
Shoulder lamb chops $6.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $6.99/lb ($9.99 for 1st cut)
Chuck chopmeat $2.39 - up from $1.99/lb :(
Frozen chicken cutlets $3.39 (still $2.99 fresh at Supersol!!)
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.79/lb
Chickens $1.89
Corned beef 2nd cuts $2.69/lb
Neck or shoulder veal $7.59/lb
Chicken wings $.99/lb
Frozen turkey wings $.99/lb

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Club Steak 2nd cut $4.19/lb
Beef Spareribs $4.99/lb

Supersol is selling the following - http://www.thefivetowns.com/Images/Menus/supersol.pdf

Turkey drumsticks & wings $.99/lb
Chicken cutlets $2.99/lb!
Chicken bottoms $1.39/lb

Not meat but notable is $.69/lb for red&green grapes at Glatt Kosher Kingdom http://www.thefivetowns.com/Images/Me...
I also noticed that GGK will be having next Sunday free Professional Family Portraits by Jason Meyer, see circular fo details.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay ad from Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver - specials for the week of 2/1-2/6.

Rib & Fillet steak $5.99/lb
Beef Brisket (1st cut) $5.89/lb
1st Cut Brisket Corned Beef $4.59/lb
Corned beef 2nd cuts $2.69/lb
Veal stew $4.59/lb
Breast of veal $4.39 - up from $3.99/lb :(
Ground Veal $4.39 - up from $3.99/lb :(
2nd cut snow white veal chops $6.99/lb ($9.99 for 1st cut)
Neck or shoulder veal $7.59/lb
Shoulder lamb chops $6.99/lb
Chuck chopmeat $1.99/lb
Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $3.39 - up from $3.19/lb ($2.99 fresh at Supersol!!)
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.79/lb - up from $1.59/lb :(
Chickens $1.89 - up from$1.69/lb :(

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Club Steak 2nd cut $4.19/lb
Beef Spareribs $4.99/lb

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay ad back in Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver - specials for the week of 1/25-1/30.

Beef Brisket (1st cut) $5.89/lb
Rib & Fillet steak $5.99/lb
Corned beef 2nd cuts $2.69/lb
Veal stew $4.59/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb
Chuck chopmeat $1.99/lb
1st Cut Brisket Corned Beef $4.59/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $6.99/lb ($9.99 for 1st cut) - up $1 from last week :(
Ground Veal $3.99/lb
Shoulder lamb chops $6.99/lb
Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $3.19/lb ($2.99 fresh at Supersol!)
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb
Chickens $1.69/lb

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Club Steak 2nd cut $4.19/lb
Beef Spareribs $4.99/lb

Brachs surprised me with an advertised "special" of Chicken breasts for $2.99/lb while Supersol, a few blocks away is selling them for $1.99/lb (not to mention Pik-N-Pay for $1.59/lb)

[MartyB]

Although there was no Pik-N-Pay ad, again, in the Pennysaver, I did go to Brooklyn to visit mom so I stopped by to pick up flyer.

Pik-N-Pay specials for the week of 1/14-1/20.

Beef Brisket (1st cut) $5.19/lb ($10.79 "special" at Glatt Kosher Kingdom)
Rib & Fillet steak $5.99/lb
1st Cut Brisket Corned Beef $4.59/lb ($2.69 2nd cut)
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)
Breast of veal $3.99/lb ($6.49 "special" at Brachs, $6.99 at Gourmet Glatt))
Ground Veal $3.99/lb
Veal neck or shoulder $6.99/lb
Chuck chopmeat $1.99/lb
Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $3.19/lb ($2.99 fresh at Supersol!)

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Chickens $1.69/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.59/lb
Club Steak 2nd cut $4.19/lb
Beef Spareribs $4.99/lb

[MartyB]

No Pik-N-Pay ad this week either. The only notable bargain is in Supersol where they are selling chicken cutlets for $2.99/lb. If you have a meat grinder you can save a bundle on ground chicken since for some reason there is a high premium being charged on grinding it for you. As an example Gourmet Glatt is selling, as a special yet, $5.49/lb for ground chicken. I dont quite know why it should cost more than a few pennies for them to do the grinding, after all prices are quite low for ground chuck, so to grind the cutlets should not add much more to the price.

[MartyB]

No Pik-N-Pay ad in this weeks Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver. Do they advertise in any Brooklyn papers?

Anyway, I am off to Disney World tomorrow morning for the week. Will some kind Brooklyn Hounder post the Pik-N-Pay ad to keep us posted.

[shoelace]

have a great time

[Foodtekie]

Knowing MartyB, he will find kosher bargains at Publix or Albertsons in the Orlando area.

[MartyB]

Sorry guys, no Pik-N-Pay ad in this weeks Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver, its up to you Brooklyn guys to fill in. I sure wish they had a web site to post their weekly specials on.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay specials for the week of 12/21-12/26.

Frozen baby lamb chops $7.99/lb
Chuck chopmeat $1.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)
Veal neck or shoulder $6.99/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb
Ground Veal $3.99/lb
Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Chickens $1.59/lb
Beef Brisket (1st cut) $5.19/lb
Rib steaks or roast $4.99 (Down from last weeks price of $5.19/lb and two weeks ago price of $5.89!)
Beef flanken $4.39 (down from last weks price of $4.99/lb)
Skirt Steaks $5.19
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb

[Mandy Lin]

Sounds like you have some great deals in the US on kosher meat. I live in Toronto but will probably take a drive down to NY state in the next few months. Any recommendations not too far (between Buffalo and Rochester area) to fill up a cooler?

[cheesecake17]

There's a kosher butcher in Buffalo that my husband used to shop at. He went to school there, and would call the butcher in advance to tell him what he wanted.

[Mandy Lin]

That sounds good. Do you know the name/number of the butcher? Are they open on Sundays?

Thanks very much.

[cheesecake17]

He doesn't remember the butcher's info (he hasn't been there for few years). But, he does remember that it was the only kosher butcher in the buffalo area. The owner prepared cooked food for him as well (buffalo wings, chicken nuggets)

[queenscook]

Just remember . . . these extremely low prices at Pik-n-Pay are only enjoyed by those who accept the hashgacha, which doesn't seem to be the majority of the shomer kashrut/frum community. Those who do are welcome to it, but not all kosher meat here is that cheap, and there are many of us paying more because our rabbaim do not feel this is an acceptable hashgacha.

[Foodtekie]

Why do they not feel that it is a respectable hashgacha?

[queenscook]

I know absolutely nothing of this store other than the discussion here. However, I would direct you to discussion in this thread back in the November 10-11 range. Or, ask your local Orthodox rabbi. If he says it's good, then go with it.

[kiddush hopper]

the problem with asking your local orthodox rabbi, is that he has probably never heard of this hashgacha, because they are a small time operation, compared to the big guys.

if that is the case, the answer your rav SHOULD give you is "i dont know, ive never heard of them, so i cannot say yes or no.

the answer most rabbi's give (for the exact same reason) is, "no you should not buy from there"

my rav gave me the first answer, so i did the research myself, by going there, seeing there operation and speaking to the mashgiach. if a rav tells you it is no good, because he doesnt know, he is not doing the right thing, in my opinion

[queenscook]

My Rav would not say to avoid it; he would advise me to ask another Rav who is up on most of the hechsherim, even the small time ones in Brooklyn. This other Rav is a Queens rav who also works for the OU-kashrus division. If anyone who does shop at this place would tell me the name of the hashgacha, I can see if this other Rav knows of it (based on a list I have of the hechsharim he is familiar with).

[MartyB]

Just how much more would a mashgiach from an "an acceptable hashgacha" get paid than the two that Pik-N-Pay has to effect the prices to such an extent, to almost double for some items, like brisket or flanken.

[queenscook]

I assume prices reflect how much the wholesale meat costs, far more than what the hashgacha costs. When supposedly kosher meat is so cheap, I would wonder why.

[kiddush hopper]

it is not only because of their cheap hechsher. they also do their own shechita at their plant in NJ. all these things keep the costs very low

[njkosher]

Whenever someone runs contrary to the norm - offering kosher for less, it is easier for the kashrus mafioso to just try and shut them down by saying the hasgacha is no good. Just another tax on being orthodox.

[kiddush hopper]

i worked in the food business for a long time, and what njkosher just said is a really sad comment, but it is a very true comment

[ganeden]

BS"D

I always thought that the standard of the industry was that a kosher purveyor which did its own shechita is demonstrating a conflict of interest- this as opposed to an individual doing his own shechita for personal use.

[MartyB]

"standard of the industry" this is not a question of "industry" it is a question of kashrus. Is there a prohibition or not. In the earlier times in Europe, was there a kashrus "industry" or agency that the local butcher shops had to hire?

[njkosher]

Focus should be on providing the consumer with affordable kosher food as opposed to lining the pockets of the organization providing the certification.
How many times in the past did Rabbis make decisions that were lenient due to "hephsed Mammon" (concern for loss of money) of jews. Today, they dont care - becoming stricter without regard.

[sfynyc]

It's Brown's Kosher Meats in Amherst. There was a rumor they had lost their Va'ad Hagascha but you would have to check into it further. [phone]

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay specials for the week of 12/14-12/19. Nice to see that prices continue to be stable and low (and even going down!)

Frozen baby lamb chops $7.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)
Ground Veal $3.99/lb
Veal neck or shoulder $6.99/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb
1st cut brisket $5.89/lb
Chuck chopmeat $1.99/lb
Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Rib steaks or roast $5.19 (Down from last weeks price of $5.89/lb!)
Beef flanken $4.99/lb
Skirt Steaks $5.19 (Down from last weeks price of $6.99/lb!)
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb

[like2nosh]

When a store is there and nobody goes, there is a reason. there are any number of reliable hechshers and if they could, they would get one.
btw. what does chabad trained mean? I want to know what he does NOW.

[MartyB]

>> " ... and nobody goes ..."

Pik-N-Pay is quite busy whenever I go there! Certainly more crowed than the meat section of Gourmet Glatt or Supersol. Brachs usually has quite a bit of traffic in the meat section. I don't know how Pin-N-Pay's traffic is compared to other Brooklyn meat stores though, I can only comment compared to the 5 towns stores.

[midasgold]

This week in the FIVE TOWNS Pennysaver, there's a 2-page spread listing Kosher Kingdom's prices. Interestingly, a coupon states that there's a 5% discount on all NON-SALE items when shopping on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of this week. (I guess this means that we had better get to the check-out register before midnight of Friday morning!) I'm sure that the coupon could be applied to meat and poultry, which looked very good and competitively priced to me. Competition is wonderful for the (kosher) consumer (like duh) because also this week there's a widely-available coupon for $10 off all shopping at Gourmet Glatt when purchasing at least $100 (my experience has been that it includes all sale items). WoW! Perhaps people actually SHOULD come down from Toronto to shop in the Five Towns.

[MartyB]

Pik-N-Pay specials for the week of 12/7-12/12. Nice to see that prices are stable and low!

Beef Frye $3.99/lb
Ground Veal $3.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)
Roll beef boneless roast $3.99/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb (Gourmet Glatt "special" this week @$6.49/lb)
Silve tip Roast beef $6.99/lb
Glatt rib steaks $6.99/lb
1st cut brisket $5.89/lb(!)
Roast beef $6.19/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Chickens $1.59/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb
Baby lamb chops $8.99/lb
Beef flanken $4.99/lb
Rib steaks $5.89/lb
Skirt Steaks $6.99/lb

[cheesecake17]

Looks like we're having lamb chops tuesday night!

[szmeterling]

hey, I live in Toronto - who can I stay with when I come to buy meat??

And whose got a place where I can park my semi?

Just kidding - you guys have it soooo good

[kiddush hopper]

maybe, but how much does a house cost in toronto?

[MartyB]

The saving continues at Pik-N-Pay. This weeks Pennysaver’s ad has the following items available from them.

Glatt rib steaks $6.99/lb
1st cut brisket $5.89/lb(!)
Roast beef $6.19/lb
Silve tip Roast beef $6.99/lb
Middle chuck $4.99/lb
Roll beef boneless roast $3.99/lb
Chicken breast $1.99/lb
Chickens $1.89/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)
Veal Stew $4.99/lb

Specials for Monday & Tues only
Chickens $1.59/lb
Chicken breasts w/wings $1.69/lb
Baby lamb chops $8.99/lb
Beef flanken $4.99/lb
Rib steaks $5.89/lb

I sure wish that they had their specials on Sunday, not just Mon & Tues.

[kiddush hopper]

marty we love you

[midasgold]

Indeed we do... but isn't there a way to automate this? How's about...

Marty B: Stick with Pic 'n Pay. Even though many people (including yours truly) wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, others do enjoy the bargains there and are comfortable with the hashgacha.

Berel: Your assignment is to do Super Sol. There should be a way to automate your task... can some sort of handheld device be used to scan the UPC (Universal Prouct Code) stripes from each product and upload the prices into a spreadsheet that can henceforth be uploaded to Chowhound?

Kiddush Hopper: Go ahead... take Kosher Kingdom by the horns. Please transmit an hourly report on the the homemade pizza price *and hours of operation* for the rest of us. Do let us know how many "greeters" meet you at the door (surprise major shoppings at 2:00 am or 3:00 would be nice) and how many employees wearing sharp Kosher Kingdom logo aprons and fleece jackets appear in each aisle to offer you assistance.

I'll take Brach's; while that kosher shopping destination continues to lose the award for cleanliness [if you haven't had occasion to use the bathroom there, DON'T], it most certainly continues to win the award hands down for the best late night 'hock.'

That leaves Gourmet Glatt and Kosher World (and Key Food and Foodtown and Stop and Shop and...) Any takers for those?

For any people who don't live or work near the Five Towns of Long Iland, New York, sorry to bore you with all of this (but consider yourself lucky!)

[berel]

I haven't been in Supersol in 4 years.

muni meters ugh!

[kiddush hopper]

ive been to glatt kosher kingdom twice.

first time was last wednesday in the early afternoon. and last night i went at 11pm. i did not have any greeters, and it didnt look like any good sales. the place is nice and clean, but i think im gonna stick with brachs

[MartyB]

Some of Pik-N-Pay prices for this week from the Pennysaver (sure wish they would have their specials online)

Glatt rib steaks $6.99/lb
1st cut brisket $5.89/lb(!)
Roast beef $6.19/lb
Middle chuck $4.99/lb
Chicken breast $1.99/lb
Chickens $1.89/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)
Veal Stew $4.99/lb

For Monday & Tues only
Ground Chuck Chopmeat $1.99/lb
Thinly sliced chicken cutlets $3.99/lb
Minute steaks (sliced or roast) $6.99/lb
Shoulder lamb chops $5.99/lb

Supersol has a few decent prices ->
Chicken breasts $2.29/lb
Ground chicken $3.49/lb (if memory serves me right last week Gourmet Glatt was advertising this, as a special, for $5.99/lb!)

[kiddush hopper]

marty, can we count on you to tell us what the weekly specials are?

how can i get the pennysaver?

[MartyB]

It is included in the Sunday Newsday. The Pennysaver says on it "Hewlett/Woodmere" so it is a very specific insert. I wonder if they have a different one for Cedarhurst and/or Lawrence and if Pik-N-Pay advertisises in it too.

As long as Pik-N-Pay places their ad and as long as it is not available online and as long as the ads have good prices I have no problem posting it here for Chowhounders to see and save some money.

[kiddush hopper]

shkoich

[cheesecake17]

I bought 5 packs of the thin sliced chicken cutlets and 2 large ribsteaks for $35 today

[MartyB]

I received over shabbos the Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver and Pik-N-Pay still has goodies for this week.

Fresh Turkey $2.69/lb (available thru 11/25) – Not spectacular, but if you want fresh not frozen this may be the lowest. (I plan of buying frozen for $1.99 from Keyfood)
Glatt rib steaks $6.99/lb
1st cut brisket $5.89/lb(!)
Flanken $5.39/lb
Chicken breast $1.99/lb
Chickens $1.89/lb
Frozen chicken cutlets $2.99/lb
Breast of veal $3.99/lb
2nd cut snow white veal chops $5.99/lb ($8.99 for 1st cut)

For Monday & Tues only
Chinese beef Spare Ribs $1.99/lb
Ground Chuck Chopmeat $1.99/lb

I had the brisket this shabbos, excellent! I don’t quite know if I wound up saving money buying all the meat that I did last week, since I would have had chicken instead, but I had guests and they enjoyed it and I have lots of leftovers since it was quite a large piece and we had other chicken choices as well.

[kiddush hopper]

Marty,

how did you find out about this sale? where did you find the ad? how can i make sure not to miss this type of sale the next time it happens?

[shoelace]

i think we can elect marty the official deal finder

[MartyB]

This ad was in the Hewlett/Woodmere Pennysaver that is included in Sunday's Newsday. Pick-N-Pay does not advertise in this suplement weekly, obviously since they are in Brooklyn, but I guess they get their share of five towns customers. I also believe that they deliver once a week to the 5 towns, Wednesday, I believe. I wish they would post their weekly ads online. Maybe "thefivetowns.com" could include their ads on their excellent web site.

Anyway, the ad was true! I went to them today (or should I say yesterday, Tuesday) and spent $200. I bought 8 thick cut rib steaks, ranging from 1 1/4lb to 2lb @6.99/lb. I bought 5 1st cut briskets, ranging in weight from 3 1/3 to 5lb for $4.99/lb(!!) and 3 family packs of flanken @4.99/lb. They looked nice and fresh. Store was busy with plenty of stock. As soon as I cleaned out the brisket a lady behind me asked them where the briskets are and they right away brought out more. There were quite a few people with yarmulkas there. Amazing how much meat I bought for the price of two meals out with the Mrs.

The freezer in my frig (a 27cf unit) and my chest freezer are now full so I should be able to ride out the Rubashkin fallout for a while (hopefully).

[kiddush hopper]

as far as kashrus is concerned, since yesterday i have been doing extensive research as to whether i can rely on this hashgacha. i came to the conclusion that i can trust the hashgacha. i did not just decide to go with it because of the prices. i cannot recommend it to anyone, because i am not a posek. all i am saying is that i did my research and i feel that i can trust them.

okay, so here's the details. i went tonight and BOY!!! did i get a good deal, the following is a list of wha i bought:

2 family packs of flanken (3 thick cut strips in each pack)
3 packs of marrow bones (4 in each)
2-1/2 lbs ground beef
1-1/2 lbs ground veal
1 5.2 lb 1st cut brisket
1 3.4 lb 1st cut brisket
1 4.7 lb 1st cut brisket corned beef
2 lb skirt steak

after i came home i did the math and figured out that if i had bought this all at the normal prices in a place like brachs or gourmet glatt, the total would have been in the neighborhood of $250-$300. the total that i spent was.....

$113.95

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shoelace]

through your research, what did you find out in terms of why people don't hold by it?

side question, why didnt you buy any of those gorgeous whole chickens?

they had whole chickens 1.89lp, not a crazy price, but to see the chickens, they were huge, and they were beautiful

[mickster]

PARKING: Can anyone tell me is there parking there? I'll go on Sunday with a cooler and some ice and load up to freeze!!

[kiddush hopper]

how can this possibly be??? arent we supposed to be going through a MAJOR meat shortage right now?

i dont want to make assumptions but this sounds a little shady to me!!!!

[berel]

you'd think the lines would be out the door . why is that most people in the area don't shop there despite the low low prices?

[hanistor]

Well, let's see...

Prices half of what other glatt butchers charge + a hechsher(?) that most frum people in Brooklyn don't rely on = ???

How do YOU think they sell kosher meat so low?

[MartyB]

I don't live in Brooklyn (but grew up there) so I have no idea what information they are privi to, but if it says Glatt, then it is fine by me.

http://picnpayglatt.com/

[berel]

the fruit store on central Ave. says "Glatt", so?

Glatt Fruit?

[MartyB]

I would assume that if they would have a fresh meat section that wasn't "Glatt" then the 5 towns community would come down on them big time!

Just see what would happen if Smitty's Superette in Woodmere would change their name to Smitty's Glatt Superette.

[berel]

I agree , the 5 towns basically has one kashruth organization, so I agree the 5 towns community/vaad would come down on them (Smitty's) or anyone else

Brooklyn unfortunately doesn't have that..

[MartyB]

Agreed, so we now come to the crux of the matter, here we have a store that has been around for 38 years, advertises themselves as Glatt Kosher and has spectacular prices that could help lots of people save some real money. I have yet to hear from anyone just what is wrong with their hashgacha. If there is a problem, them please SOMEONE speak up.

From my perspective this is what I see.(from their web site)
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In 1969 Herbert and Marilyn Friedberg opened the doors of Pic-N-Pay, one of the first kosher butchers in the neighborhood. Their vision was to furnish the community with quality glatt kosher meat at reasonable prices, providing their products to as many Jewish families as they could.

For years Herb, Marilyn, and their son Bruce, worked together and watched their store become a staple of the Midwood area. Today Bruce has taken the reigns, and Marilyn and Herbert have retired, knowing that their dream would live on.

Meanwhile over the past 38 years, Pic-N-Pay has changed and evolved along with their community.

Recognizing a demand in the cooked foods market Herbert and Marilyn brought in their two children, Helaine and Bruce, graduates of the Culinary Institute of America, to create a cooked foods section.

Relaxing the needs of the kosher consumer Pic-N-Pay’s cooked foods section along with frozen foods, gourmet condiments, and more, make it a one-stop shopping center for its customers.

Today Pic-N-Pay continues to provide the community with quality glatt kosher meats at reasonable prices.
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Shomer Shabbos Rabbi opens and closes the store, checks in all deliveries, and insures that all products are Kosher and all Kashrus laws are upheld to the highest standards.

Our Rabbinical Supervision
We are under the supervision of Rabbi Michael Gavrielov and Rabbi Levi Gavrielov, trained CHABAD LUBAVITCH. All our meats are treibered and soaked and salted on premises. We have four butchers on hand to custom cut meats.

[shinbet]

hi
For some reason this site does not seem to work, anyone have the correct linl?

[MartyB]

I hope that there are no lines - more for me :) Why they don't shop there is their problem. I have had no problems with them so far. In fact the last time that I had a bbq, everyone just loved the rib steaks. I am sure that most of it was due to my son-in-law's grilling skills. I tend to grill too long.

[MartyB]

I can't quite figure it out too. Supersol, for example, is now selling chicken cutlets, family pack for $2.99/lb, limit 3. I picked up three yesterday and plan on buying more depending on how much room I can free up in my chest freezer and depending on how much meat (rib steaks, and brisket) I buy this Tuesday from Pic-N-Pay.

[shinbet]

what is the correct url for the picnpay website, and can we see the circular online any place? thanks

[vallevin]

This is going to be such a naive question.....but is the meat good? I'm buying most of my meat and chicken for much more at Best Glatt in Teaneck (where I live).

It is almost seems worth it to do a run into Brooklyn to stock up on meat

[MartyB]

I'e had cutlets and rib steaks from them without any problems. I especially enjoyed their thick cut rib steaks. I hope that their $6.99 price includes them as well. I don't see any reason why not. Last time I went there they were charging $7.99/lb and it didn't matter how it was cut, price was for rib roast, rib steak and the thick cut ones. I am not a big meat eater except for rib steaks.

[cheesecake17]

Brisket $4.99/lb?? How could that be?!

[MartyB]

I know, crazy price, but I am looking at the ad now. So unless it is a typo, thats what the ad says. I plan on going on Tuesday since I have a wedding in Boro Park so I will leave earlier to stop by. I hope there is some left over by then. If you or anyone stops by let us know if it is for real.

Some other specials they have are:
Ground Chuck $2.39/lb
2nd cut Veal Chops $5.99/lb
1st cut Veal Chops $8.99/lb
Breast of Veal $3.99/lb
Veal Stew $4.99/lb
Silver Tip Roast Beef $6.99/lb
Minute Steak $5.99/lb
Skirt Steak $6.99/lb

A bunch of these items I never bought so I don't know how good a deal they are, but this is most of the other ad items.

[ganeden]

BS"D

I know that in LA, I cannot get meat wholesale for these types of prices. I have seen veal breast as a Pesach special for $4.99/lb at Western Kosher, but that was really a loss leader. Your prices for minute steak and skirt steak are lower than the lowest retail prices I've seen in recent years by at least $3.00/lb. Brisket, wholesale, I can get Uruguay meat or very well trimmed whole midwest packer-cut for prices such as you're describing. Of course, if you're talking USDA graded meat, it's a whole different ball game. My USDA Choice Black Angus boneless rib roasts cost me $10.99/lb wholesale. PRemium meat doesn't come cheap.

[paprkutr]

Where do you buy wholesale kosher meat in Los Angeles at good prices?

[ganeden]

Dov Osina at California Delight has the best prices around, though often doesn't have stock of what I need. His is ungraded midwest beef. For Uruguay beef, why would you want that tough stuff? Maybe ok for stews, but that's about it. I'm sre you can get it even cheaper than Dov's but I don't know who I would go to.

[ferret]

I'm happy when I see brisket at $9.99/lb. This seems impossibly low.

[faleentoby]

I feel so totally out of it. I see the conversations and the pricing you all are talking about but if i had a clue as to even what state these stores are located in it would help.

[MartyB]

Metro New York area.

[faleentoby]

Thank you. Evidently the meat prices in New York are reasonable. In the midwest and in the south Florida area they are totally out of control.