brisket

noun
bris·​ket | \ ˈbri-skət How to pronounce brisket (audio) \

Definition of brisket

: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal also : a cut of beef from the brisket — see beef illustration

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Earlier this year Killen teamed with Houston-area Papa John's for a limited-time brisket pizza offered in February and March. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Killen’s Pulled Pork Pizza coming to Papa John’s," 23 Aug. 2019 Reflecting the array of cuisines, more than 20 vendors from around the Bay Area will sell everything from brisket to chaat to gyros to chicken and waffles. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, "Food-filled Halal Fest returns to Fremont this weekend," 27 June 2019 At first glance the two states seem as different as a quinoa burger and beef brisket. The Economist, "Texafornia dreaming," 20 June 2019 In the Kansas City Barbecue Society world, teams typically prepare four meats at each competition: chicken, pork ribs, pork (Boston butt, Boston roast, picnic or whole shoulder) and beef brisket. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, "Barbecue becomes a competitive sport as cooks go to great lengths to win the Colorado BBQ Challenge," 6 June 2019 If the thought of eating pig feet is horrifying, swap it out for one of a dozen other options such as the braised beef brisket. Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "Bellevue lands a famous, big-name hot-pot spot and 42 other new openings around the Seattle area," 13 Feb. 2019 Only so many briskets Brisket costs hit an all-time high four years ago when a drought cut supply and drove up prices. Sarah Min, CBS News, "Brisket prices soar on growing appetite for barbecue," 2 Aug. 2019 Engel says their brisket hummus has become the signature in the Lincoln Park area. Jennifer Day, chicagotribune.com, "Craving: Middle Eastern food, from savory kebabs to aromatic spices, perfectly puffed pitas and more," 1 Aug. 2019 The shaded wrap-around porch is a lovely spot to sip a hazy IPA and take a brisket break on a summer ramble down Highway 1. Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, "Pull This Pork, Dip That Chip, and 5 More Things to See & Do This Week," 29 July 2019

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First Known Use of brisket

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for brisket

Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast

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brisket

noun
bris·​ket | \ ˈbris-kət How to pronounce brisket (audio) \

Medical Definition of brisket

: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal

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