brisket primal · Kazakhstan
In Czech Republic, this cut is hrudí.
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 | Shala pyskhan | → | Krvavý |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Středně krvavý |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Středně propečený |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | Propečený |
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.
“tos” in Kazakhstan maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as hrudí. 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.