B2 noun Neutral

brisket

/ˈbrɪskɪt/

A specific cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. Because it is a tough cut with significant connective tissue, it is typically prepared through slow-cooking methods such as smoking, braising, or boiling.

Ejemplos

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1

We ordered a pound of sliced brisket and some coleslaw at the local barbecue joint.

We ordered a pound of sliced brisket and some coleslaw at the local barbecue joint.

2

The culinary committee has selected slow-roasted beef brisket as the primary entree for the gala.

The culinary committee has selected slow-roasted beef brisket as the primary entree for the gala.

3

You gotta try this brisket; it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth.

You gotta try this brisket; it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brisket
Relacionado
beef
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Truco para recordar

Remember that Brisket comes from the Breast of the animal. Both start with 'Br'.

Quiz rápido

The chef spent fifteen hours in the kitchen to perfectly ______ the beef brisket.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: smoke

Ejemplos

1

We ordered a pound of sliced brisket and some coleslaw at the local barbecue joint.

everyday

We ordered a pound of sliced brisket and some coleslaw at the local barbecue joint.

2

The culinary committee has selected slow-roasted beef brisket as the primary entree for the gala.

formal

The culinary committee has selected slow-roasted beef brisket as the primary entree for the gala.

3

You gotta try this brisket; it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth.

informal

You gotta try this brisket; it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth.

4

The study analyzes the denaturation of collagen in bovine brisket during long-term thermal processing.

academic

The study analyzes the denaturation of collagen in bovine brisket during long-term thermal processing.

5

The wholesale price of brisket has fluctuated significantly due to increased demand in the export market.

business

The wholesale price of brisket has fluctuated significantly due to increased demand in the export market.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brisket
Relacionado
beef

Colocaciones comunes

smoked brisket smoked brisket
beef brisket beef brisket
braised brisket braised brisket
slow-cooked brisket slow-cooked brisket
brisket rub brisket rub

Frases Comunes

Texas-style brisket

Texas-style brisket

brisket point

brisket point (the fattier part of the cut)

brisket flat

brisket flat (the leaner part of the cut)

Se confunde a menudo con

brisket vs biscuit

A biscuit is a small baked bread or cookie, whereas brisket is a cut of meat.

brisket vs briquette

A briquette is a block of compressed charcoal used for fuel, not meat.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost exclusively used in the context of butchery and cooking. It is a 'countable' noun when referring to the whole cut, but often used uncountably when referring to the meat as a food item.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes misspell it as 'briskit' or 'briskette'. They also occasionally confuse the pronunciation with 'brisk', which means quick.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that Brisket comes from the Breast of the animal. Both start with 'Br'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Middle English word 'brusket', likely originating from the Old Norse 'brjósk' meaning gristle or cartilage.

Patrones gramaticales

Commonly used with the definite article (the brisket) Can be used as a modifier: brisket sandwich Plural form is 'briskets'
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Contexto cultural

Brisket is a foundational element of Central Texas barbecue and is also a traditional dish in Jewish cuisine, particularly for holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashanah.

Quiz rápido

The chef spent fifteen hours in the kitchen to perfectly ______ the beef brisket.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: smoke

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