brisket
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.
Examples
3 of 5We 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.
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.
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.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that Brisket comes from the Breast of the animal. Both start with 'Br'.
Quick Quiz
The chef spent fifteen hours in the kitchen to perfectly ______ the beef brisket.
Correct!
The correct answer is: smoke
Examples
We ordered a pound of sliced brisket and some coleslaw at the local barbecue joint.
everydayWe ordered a pound of sliced brisket and some coleslaw at the local barbecue joint.
The culinary committee has selected slow-roasted beef brisket as the primary entree for the gala.
formalThe culinary committee has selected slow-roasted beef brisket as the primary entree for the gala.
You gotta try this brisket; it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth.
informalYou gotta try this brisket; it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth.
The study analyzes the denaturation of collagen in bovine brisket during long-term thermal processing.
academicThe study analyzes the denaturation of collagen in bovine brisket during long-term thermal processing.
The wholesale price of brisket has fluctuated significantly due to increased demand in the export market.
businessThe wholesale price of brisket has fluctuated significantly due to increased demand in the export market.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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)
Often Confused With
A biscuit is a small baked bread or cookie, whereas brisket is a cut of meat.
A briquette is a block of compressed charcoal used for fuel, not meat.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes misspell it as 'briskit' or 'briskette'. They also occasionally confuse the pronunciation with 'brisk', which means quick.
Memory Tip
Remember that Brisket comes from the Breast of the animal. Both start with 'Br'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle English word 'brusket', likely originating from the Old Norse 'brjósk' meaning gristle or cartilage.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
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.
Quick Quiz
The chef spent fifteen hours in the kitchen to perfectly ______ the beef brisket.
Correct!
The correct answer is: smoke
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