: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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Place the brisket back in the oven for 30 minutes and allow the brisket to brown and broth to reduce.
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Community Minded Kitchen presents Mister Bar-B-Que features a takeout buffet of favorites including brisket, pulled pork, rib tips and more.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
The chunks of brisket that should have been jiggly and tender were far too thick.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
Add brisket and cook until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Community Minded Kitchen presents Mister Bar-B-Que features a takeout buffet of favorites including brisket, pulled pork, rib tips and more.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
The chunks of brisket that should have been jiggly and tender were far too thick.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
Add brisket and cook until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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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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