brisket primal · Italy
In Bulgaria, this cut is gardi.
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 | Al sangue | → | Алангле |
| medium rare | Cottura media | → | Средно алангле |
| medium | Al punto | → | Средно изпечено |
| well done | Ben cotto | → | Добре изпечено |
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.
“Punta di petto” in Italy maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as gardi. 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.