brisket primal · Sweden
In South Korea, this cut is chadolbagi.
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 | Blodig | → | Re-eo |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Mi-di-eom re-eo |
| medium | Medium | → | Mi-di-eom |
| well done | Välstekt | → | Wel-deon |
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.
“spetsbringa” in Sweden maps to canonical brisket point (brisket: Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat). In South Korea, look for labels such as chadolbagi. 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.