brisket primal · Bosnia & Herzegovina
In Chile, this cut is Tapapecho.
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 | Krvavo | → | A lo inglés |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | A punto |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Reš pečeno | → | Bien cocido |
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.
“grudi” in Bosnia & Herzegovina maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Chile, look for labels such as Tapapecho. 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.