brisket primal · Montenegro
In Taiwan, this cut is niunan.
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 | Krvavo | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Dobro pečeno | → | Quan shu |
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.
“grudi” in Montenegro maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Taiwan, look for labels such as niunan. 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.