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The price of brisket per pound at several popular barbecue joints has seen a significant increase from 2024 to 2025, with two establishments even surpassing the $40 mark. The updated prices were shared on social media, revealing the cost of brisket at various restaurants. For instance, Hard Eight’s price rose from $24 to $26, Lockhart from $28 to $33, and CrossBucks from $30 to $33. The most notable increases were at Hutchins and Pecan Lodge, where the price per pound reached $40 and $42 respectively, up from $35 the previous year. The author of the post expressed their astonishment at these prices, suggesting Hard Eight as a more affordable option despite it not being the best in their opinion. Read the original post here…