: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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With classic Cuban dishes like ropa vieja (shredded brisket in a creole sauce), empanadas, croquetas and, of course, a classic Cuban sandwich, El Puro brings traditional Latin fare to South Boulevard.
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Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The first stop is for the sides, including a wide choice of items like Mexican corn, beans loaded with brisket or a purple-cabbage slaw.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
After all, the internet is rife with recipes for Hanukkah briskets — including one from a 2002 essay by Joan Nathan, the doyenne of Jewish cooking, in the New York Times.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Director Cameron Crowe — who recently welcomed a baby with girlfriend Anais Smith — bonded with Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam in the kitchen while tucking into Horn Barbecue brisket sliders and macaroni and cheese, according to a partygoer.
—Melody Chiu, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The first stop is for the sides, including a wide choice of items like Mexican corn, beans loaded with brisket or a purple-cabbage slaw.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
After all, the internet is rife with recipes for Hanukkah briskets — including one from a 2002 essay by Joan Nathan, the doyenne of Jewish cooking, in the New York Times.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Director Cameron Crowe — who recently welcomed a baby with girlfriend Anais Smith — bonded with Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam in the kitchen while tucking into Horn Barbecue brisket sliders and macaroni and cheese, according to a partygoer.
—Melody Chiu, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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brisket
noun
bris·ket
ˈbris-kət 
: the breast or lower chest of a four-footed animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket
Medical Definition
brisket
noun
bris·ket
ˈbris-kət
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
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