brisket primal · Germany
In Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, this cut is seena himachal, also sold as seena uttarakhand.(water buffalo (buff))
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 | Blutig | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Rosa | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Halb durch | → | Medium |
| well done | Durch / Gut durch | → | Well done |
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.
“Rinderbrust” in Germany maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, look for labels such as seena himachal · seena uttarakhand. 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.