brisket primal · Bolivia
In Slovakia, this cut is hruď.
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 | Vuelta y vuelta | → | Krvavý |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Stredne krvavý |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Stredne prepečený |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Prepečený |
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.
“pecho” in Bolivia maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Slovakia, look for labels such as hruď. 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.