What is brisket?
Brisket
The cow's chest muscle, tough and fatty, cooked low and slow until it falls apart.
What it tastes like
Smoky and juicy when barbecued, with a crusty bark; soft and saucy when braised.
Where you’ll see it
Texas barbecue, Jewish delis (corned beef, pastrami), holiday braises and pho.
Related words
- pastrami
- short rib
- burnt ends