brisket primal · Germany
In Punjab, this cut is seena pb, also sold as charbi pb.(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 | → | 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.
“Rinderbrust” in Germany maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Punjab, look for labels such as seena pb · charbi pb. 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.