brisket primal · North Macedonia
In Latvia, this cut is krūšu daļa.
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 | Крваво | → | Ar asinīm |
| medium rare | Слабо печено | → | Vidēji asiņains |
| medium | Средно печено | → | Vidēji izcepts |
| well done | Добро печено | → | Pilnībā izcepts |
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.
“gradi” in North Macedonia maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Latvia, look for labels such as krūšu daļa. 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.