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What a Brisket Actually Costs This Memorial Day Weekend (USDA Data, May 2026)
ByJames Nicholas May 16, 2026August 7, 2026

The brisket cost Memorial Day weekend will run is $5.17/lb wholesale per USDA — $8-$10 retail. A 12-lb packer runs $100-$125 this weekend.

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