brisket

Everyday

1. Meat cut from the chest of a cow, cooked slowly until it is soft. tree →
2. The brisket is the front of the chest, below the neck. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and cooking it is a barbecue favourite in the USA (especially Texas), a Jewish holiday dish, and a slow roast in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Phrases: "smoked brisket", "beef brisket", "salt beef brisket".

Examples

• Dad smoked a beef brisket for eight hours. tree →
• Brisket is tough unless you cook it slowly. tree →
• Grandma makes brisket for family holidays. tree →
• The barbecue restaurant is famous for its brisket. tree →
• We had brisket sandwiches at the fair. tree →
• At last he cried, “Cleave him to the brisket!” but without conviction. tree →

Note

Usually uncountable for the meat: "some brisket"; "a brisket" means a whole piece. Pronounced "BRIS-kit".