brisket primal · Meghalaya
In Iran, this cut is brisket.
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 | Rare | → | Kham |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Kam-pokhteh |
| medium | Medium | → | Madiyom |
| well done | Tep tep | → | Kamelan Pokhteh |
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.
“Meghalaya: The Indian Beef Paradise (Cow-Legal Map Expansion + Khasi Total-Utility Butchery)” in Meghalaya maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Iran, look for labels such as brisket. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. 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.
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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.