brisket primal · South Korea
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, this cut is brisket point.
About this cut
The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them. More flavorful and forgiving than the flat due to higher fat content. The source of burnt ends — cubed and re-smoked until caramelized. Also called the deckle.
| rare | Re-eo | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Mi-di-eom re-eo | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Mi-di-eom | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Wel-deon | → | Reš pečeno |
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.
“chadolbagi” in South Korea maps to canonical brisket point (brisket: Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat). In Bosnia & Herzegovina, look for labels such as brisket point. The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them. More flavorful and forgiving than the flat due to higher fat content. The source of burnt ends — cubed and re-smoked until caramelized. Also called the deckle.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.