CultureJune 30, 2026

brisket

/ˈbrɪskɪt/

Definition

A specific cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef that is commonly prepared through slow-smoking or barbecue techniques.

Etymology

The word originates from the Middle English 'brusket', likely derived from the Old Norse 'brjósk', meaning cartilage. It refers to the location of the cut on the animal's chest area.

In the news

In this article, brisket is identified as one of the primary competition categories in the National BBQ Championship, where elite pitmasters vie for awards.

THE 34TH GIANT NATIONAL BBQ BATTLE UNITED MORE THAN 100,000 ATTENDEES IN A HISTORIC CELEBRATION OF WORLD FLAVORS AND CULTURE, CEMENTING ITS STATUS AS AMERICA'S FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

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