brisket primal · Latvia
In North Macedonia, this cut is gradi.
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 | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Добро печено |
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 North Macedonia, look for labels such as gradi. 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.