brisket primal · Lithuania
In Tamil Nadu, this cut is kozhuppu rachi tn, also sold as charbi tn.(water buffalo (buff))
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 | Su krauju | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Vidutiniškai nekeptas | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Vidutiniškai iškeptas | → | Medium |
| well done | Gerai iškeptas | → | Nalla seyyu |
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.
“krūtininė” in Lithuania maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Tamil Nadu, look for labels such as kozhuppu rachi tn · charbi tn. 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.