When a pitmaster is getting up at 3 am to pull brisket off the smoker, he or she doesn’t have time to consider paper quality. However, the wrap keeping that brisket together for the next few hours of resting and serving is taking on more than its share of credit in many BBQ owners’ books. The perfect BBQ Butcher Paper supplier isn’t something that you will care about until, and unless, a poor quality paper rips during service.

Pink vs. White Butcher Paper: What is the Difference?

There’s a reason why Pink Butcher Paper is considered the industry standard. It is more porous than regular freezer paper, so moisture can be released during the stall and still has enough structure to keep the grill on a brisket resting for hours. Most competition pitmasters choose pink because it is a combination of breathable and durable.

With the lighter background, logos and color accents are much more visible, which is why White Butcher Paper has been becoming more popular with BBQ restaurants looking to establish a retail or branding presence. The functionality is essentially the same as pink paper, and it depends on which of these two options is more desirable for a business: a traditional paper or a more polished, customized brand canvas.

To Survive the Real BBQ Wrapping Paper Must Have

BBQ Wrapping Paper is different as it is under a different kind of stress compared to most food packaging. It holds meat which is actively rendering fat for hours, sometimes at high temperatures during the wrap, and then holds that same meat through an extended rest period. Paper not designed for such prolonged exposure will weaken, rip on the fold, or allow grease to seep through onto the surfaces where it is displayed.

When a restaurant buys from a supplier that actually tests for extended grease and moisture exposure, versus a generic durability claim, it is spared from just the failure that is apt to occur during the busiest service of the week.

Beyond the Smokers: Meat Packaging Paper

The need for Meat Packaging Paper doesn’t stop at the wrap. The same material is used in various ways, for butcher counter wraps of retail cuts, catering businesses that deliver smoked meats to events, and specialty meat markets. A supplier that offers a single product line that can support all these applications makes it easier for BBQ companies with retail counter or catering side operations to order from.

Purchase in bulk without compromising quality

When a BBQ restaurant experiences high weekly turnover, Bulk Butcher Paper pricing can be important; however, consistency in quality cannot always be found with the lowest per roll price. If the consistency changes from one batch to another – if the grease resistance is not the same or if the thickness changes  the results are unpredictable, and no competition pitmaster or high-volume restaurant can afford such an unpredictable result.

The Deli Paper Company provides a case of butcher paper that is designed to meet the same standards of testing, and a case ordered this month will perform as it did six months ago.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you prefer pink butcher paper or white for BBQ in particular?

A: These two are both effective for wrapping and resting meat, but pink is the most traditional option among competition pitmasters, and white is used on many occasions for businesses that would like to include their own branding.

Q: Will butcher paper last for several hours with wrapped resting time?

A: Quality BBQ butcher paper is designed to withstand a longer amount of time in contact with hot, fatty meat; however, this varies depending on the paper’s weight, so be sure to check with the supplier before ordering in bulk.

Q: What is the minimum quantity of bulk butcher paper?

A: No, volume is generally ordered to meet the actual volume of business, and smaller restaurants are not subjected to buying more than they can use.

Get Your Butcher Paper Order Started

Quality is key in the peak service of the week. The Deli Paper Company is a bulk and custom butcher paper supplier for BBQ restaurants across the country. To place an order, call 832-900-9245 or email [email protected].