From Kirkland Prime brisket to dino ribs and tri-tip, these are eight Costco beef cuts that turn low-and-slow smoking into a backyard win. Prices vary by warehouse; Prime grade costs more but rewards you with more marbling.
1. Kirkland Signature USDA Prime Whole Beef Brisket
Price: About $4.99-$6.99/lb (Prime); Choice ~$3.99/lb · Spec: Whole packer 14-17 lb
The classic smoker cut. Heavy marbling and a thick fat cap keep the meat juicy through a long cook and build a deep, crusty bark that brisket fans travel for.
2. USDA Prime Boneless Beef Plate Short Ribs (Dino Ribs)
Price: About $10.99-$11.99/lb · Spec: 4-5 lb per pack, boneless plate cut
Thick, fatty and forgiving. They stay moist over a 6-8 hour smoke and slice into rich, beefy portions that taste like brisket in steak form.
3. Kirkland Signature USDA Choice Beef Loin Tri-Tip
Price: About $7.49-$9.99/lb unseasoned; $13.59/lb pre-seasoned · Spec: Triangular roast 2-4 lb
A leaner cut that smokes fast and slices tender across the grain. Great for cooks who want smoker flavor without babysitting a 12-hour brisket.
4. Kirkland Signature Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
Price: About $6.99-$8.99/lb (Choice); Prime higher · Spec: 5-7 lb boneless shoulder
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Often called the poor man’s brisket. Loaded with connective tissue and fat that melt down in the smoker, and it’s ready in under 5 hours instead of overnight.
5. USDA Prime Boneless Ribeye Roast (Boneless Prime Rib)
Price: About $15.99-$17.99/lb · Spec: 6-9 lb, heavy marbling
A splurge cut that smokes into a showpiece. Its rich intramuscular fat renders through the roast, giving you a dark crust outside and pink, tender slices inside.
6. Kirkland Signature USDA Choice Beef Back Ribs
Price: About $6.49-$6.99/lb · Spec: 4-5 lb per rack
A budget-friendly rack that picks up smoke quickly and delivers big beef flavor. Best for cooks who want ribs in 4-5 hours without the cost of plate ribs.
7. Kirkland Signature USDA Choice Top Sirloin Cap (Picanha)
Price: About $8.89-$10.99/lb · Spec: 2-3 lb whole cap, thick fat cap
The Brazilian steakhouse favorite. A thick fat cap bastes the roast as it smokes, and it slices into tender, beefy medallions in about 90 minutes.
8. USDA Prime Boneless Beef Chuck Short Ribs
Price: About $8.99-$10.99/lb · Spec: 3-5 lb per pack, boneless chuck
The overlooked cousin of dino ribs. Same fatty, low-and-slow payoff at a lower price, and they fit on a standard backyard smoker without trimming.
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