brisket primal · Bulgaria
In Malaysia, this cut is daging tetel.
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 | Алангле | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Средно алангле | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Средно изпечено | → | Medium |
| well done | Добре изпечено | → | Masak penuh |
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.
“gardi” in Bulgaria maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Malaysia, look for labels such as daging tetel. 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.