Brisket

Beef Meat Identification

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Brisket Corned

Brisket, Corned, Boneless

Meat Cut: Brisket
Common Names: Corned Beef
Cooking Method: Moist
Cooking Recommendation: Braise, Cooking in Liquid

Brisket Flat Half

Brisket, Flat Half, Boneless

Meat Cut: Brisket
Common Names: Brisket Flat Cut, Brisket Half, Brisket Thin Cut
Cooking Method: Moist
Cooking Recommendation: Braise, Cooking in Liquid

Brisket

Brisket, Whole, Boneless

Meat Cut: Brisket
Common Names: Boneless brisket, Brisket BRT, Fresh Beef Brisket, Mini Brisket, Whole Brisket
Cooking Method: Moist
Description:
The Beef Brisket is a very course textured muscle. The heavy layer of fat and the sternum or breast bone have been removed. Due to the course texture of this muscle, cooking in liquid is recommended.