brisket

[bris-kit]

noun

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

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

brisket

/ ˈbrɪskɪt /

noun

1. the breast of a four-legged animal

2. the meat from this part, esp of beef

Word History and Origins

Origin of brisket¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English brusket, perhaps from Old Norse brjōsk “cartilage” (compare Norwegian brusk, Swedish brosk )

Word History and Origins

Origin of brisket¹

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

Example Sentences

It even comes with straightforward meat probes that display their readings in the app, taking the guesswork out of doneness and making overcooked brisket a thing of the past.

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Union Square Cafe uses a specialty blend of brisket, short rib and chuck developed with Manhattan butcher Pat LaFrieda.

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The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.

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Barbecue restaurants, too, will sometimes sell smoked meats by the pound — brisket, pulled pork, chicken — that need little more than a good bun or a scoop of rice to become dinner.

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Minced short rib, chuck, brisket and a generous dose of added fat, all in carefully measured ratios.

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