brisket primal · Slovakia
In Kazakhstan, this cut is tos.
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 | Krvavý | → | Shala pyskhan |
| medium rare | Stredne krvavý | → | Ortasha pyskhan (az) |
| medium | Stredne prepečený | → | Ortasha pyskhan |
| well done | Prepečený | → | Ja'sy pyskhan |
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.
“hruď” in Slovakia maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Kazakhstan, look for labels such as tos. 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.