brisket primal · Latvia
In Egypt, this cut is dosh.
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 | Ar asinīm | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“krūšu daļa” in Latvia maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Egypt, look for labels such as dosh. 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.