brisket primal · Norway
In Israel, this cut is chaze bakar.
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 | Rå | → | רייר |
| medium rare | Medium rå | → | מדיום רייר |
| medium | Medium | → | מדיום |
| well done | Godt stekt | → | וול דאן |
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.
“oksebryst” in Norway maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Israel, look for labels such as chaze bakar. 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.