Historically, the word “brisket” is a synonym for “breast” or “breast meat.” It is a large cut of meat from the breast or the lower chest of a cow. Brisket is one of the best slow-cooking barbecue meats. It has an unbeatable combination of flavor and tenderness when cooked properly. Brisket is full of connective tissue, so it must be cooked over low heat for a long time to break down the tissue without overcooking the meat.
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