Brisket Defined?

Former Member

Saw this in a new BBQ book that arrived today, it explains brisket different than I've learned.

Question. Do you AGREE or DISAGREE with this description:

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...it consists of three parts: the cap, the flat (center cut) and the point. The cap is a fatty, fibrous muscle that sits on top of the wide end of the flat. The flat is a lean rectangular muscle an inch or so thick that tapers to a pointed end, called the point.

5/31/0312:27 PM

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tomMember

Howdy,Smokin'.

I have heard some old midwestern meatcutters debate whether point is deckle.They were taught at an early age-something about milkcows,lanterns,Chicago and fires-that there is a slight difference in the way it is cut and packed.

Just bein' a cook,I was really more interested in how to cook and eat it,than callin' it names.

I have been known to call a brisket- or two- names,before.

5/31/035:31 PM

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Oh, I agree, I just received a new cookbook, and I'll publish the name a little later with a review, and it's interesting the definitions, recipes etc that can be quoted as "THE" definition.

Guess that's what we're here for Tom, keep 'em straight.

Smokin'

5/31/035:40 PM

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Former Member

I'm with Tom.........let's just call it "Supper".

5/31/038:16 PM

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