Meat · raw

Beef brisket

Also called brisket

Fatty, fibrous cut from the lower chest; needs long, slow cooking to turn tender, used for barbecue, pot roast, salt beef and pho.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodBeef chuck

    Less layered fat and falls apart rather than slicing.

  • T2 · GoodBeef shin

    Leaner and more gelatinous; shreds rather than slices.

  • T2 · GoodBeef short ribs

    Fattier and on the bone; pricier. (use 1.3× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchPork shoulder

    Pork: milder, same low-and-slow method.

  • T3 · In a pinchStewing beef

    Already diced; can't be sliced or smoked whole.

Cook with Beef brisket