brisket

[ bris-kit ]

/ ˈbrɪs kɪt /

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noun

the breast of an animal, or the part of the breast lying next to the ribs.

a cut of meat, especially beef, from this part.

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Origin of brisket

1300–50; Middle English brusket, perhaps <Old Norse brjōsk cartilage

Words nearby brisket

brise-bise, brise-soleil, Brisingamen, brisk, brisken, brisket, briskly, brisling, Brisso, Brissot, bristle

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How to use brisket in a sentence

The layered cakes, huge pots of brisket, and piles of cookies I made in the early pandemic months eventually gave way to less inspired meals.
Love, Loneliness, and the Chicken in My Freezer|Elazar Sontag|February 9, 2021|Eater
Consider Miller’s mac and cheese, presented as an appetizer bulked up with nuggets of smoked brisket, delicious burnt ends included, and bone marrow.
Like a good neighbor, Pennyroyal Station is there for you|Tom Sietsema|January 22, 2021|Washington Post
Pickles and raw onions are what Texans love to eat with smoked brisket.
The McRib is back at McDonald’s, and after a taste, I still don’t get its cult appeal|Tim Carman|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
Beyond keeping it local, here’s what else you need to know to up your brisket game.
How to Smoke Brisket like a Texan|Outside Editors|November 3, 2020|Outside Online

He has a special restaurant-quality machine that then keeps the brisket warm until it’s ready to serve.
How to Smoke Brisket like a Texan|Outside Editors|November 3, 2020|Outside Online
Dinner at the American Jewish Congress gala at Cipriani in midtown Manhattan was a thick slice of brisket covered in gravy.
Hillary Woos the Jews|David Freedlander|March 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I added some left-over roast brisket and a scoop of Chinese takeout rice, two favorites.
RIP Cobber|David Frum|October 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, remove the brisket from the refrigerator and discard the plastic covering.
An American Prairie Feast|Sophie Menin|July 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Wrap the brisket in the plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
An American Prairie Feast|Sophie Menin|July 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Lay the brisket in a roasting pan and add the braising liquid.
An American Prairie Feast|Sophie Menin|July 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He was found in excellent condition, having more than two inches of fat on the brisket.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XVI|Various
Strike me one good blow—cleave me that traitorous thief from the crown to the brisket!
Peveril of the Peak|Sir Walter Scott
"It'll take your logic all its time to keep six inches o' cauld steel out of your brisket," he said very fiercely.
The Yeoman Adventurer|George W. Gough
Buy a few pounds of either salt brisket, thick or thin flank, or buttock of beef; these pieces are always to be had at a low rate.
A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes|Charles Elm Francatelli
The hunter begins at the brisket, and draws the knife downwards.
The Works Of John Dryden, Vol. 7 (of 18)|John Dryden

British Dictionary definitions for brisket

brisket

/ (ˈbrɪskɪt) /

noun

the breast of a four-legged animal

the meat from this part, esp of beef

Word Origin for brisket

C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse brjōsk gristle, Norwegian and Danish brusk

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