brisket primal · Kazakhstan
In New Zealand, this cut is brisket nz.
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 | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Medium |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | 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.
“tos” in Kazakhstan maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In New Zealand, look for labels such as brisket nz. 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.