The Complete Costco Bbq Platter Guide: Pricing, Reheating, and Smarter Buys
By James H. Sterling
Shoppers who want a balance between convenience and barbecue quality can construct a better menu by looking elsewhere in the warehouse aisles. The deli platter bundles items together, but individual refrigerated items throughout the store often provide higher quality.
Costco routinely stocks vacuum-sealed packs of Mission Hill Bistro smoked brisket or Curly's pulled pork in the specialty refrigerated cases. Buying pulled pork individually allows hosts to sidestep the inconsistent brisket portions entirely. Pair that with a three-pack of pre-trimmed Swift St. Louis ribs from the refrigerated butcher section, and you cut overall expenses while gaining complete control over seasoning.
Another alternative rests in the freezer section: fully cooked smoked wings and artisan sausages. Sliced smoked kielbasa or jalapeño cheddar sausages heat thoroughly in under 15 minutes on an outdoor grill, providing dependable snap and seasoning that hold up under buffet heat lamps much better than pre-sliced deli brisket flat.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
