brisket primal · Bhutan
In Northeast India (Other States), this cut is suka mansa, also sold as sa-thau, sa-rep, sati mangxo, dhua-khua mangxo, buk-er, mos-sa meihouba tripura, tripura chakhwi cut.
About this cut
From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Yoel | → | Pakka |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“tsa-sha” in Bhutan maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Northeast India (Other States), look for labels such as suka mansa · sa-thau · sa-rep · sati mangxo · dhua-khua mangxo · buk-er · mos-sa meihouba tripura · tripura chakhwi cut. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.