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Butter’s BBQ removes brisket as prices jump $1/pound

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 PM UTC · How we work

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Butter's BBQ removed brisket from its regular menu.
Owner Andrew Soto said brisket prices rose by almost $1 per pound.
Soto said brisket made up over 70% of the restaurant’s grocery costs.
Butter's BBQ will sell brisket through an online pre-order system.
USDA reported beef and veal prices were 5.9% higher in August 2026 than August 2025.

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Butter's BBQ removed brisket from its regular menu.
Owner Andrew Soto said brisket prices rose by almost $1 per pound.
Soto said brisket made up over 70% of the restaurant’s grocery costs.
Butter's BBQ will sell brisket through an online pre-order system.
USDA reported beef and veal prices were 5.9% higher in August 2026 than August 2025.