brisket primal · United States
In Manipur, this cut is tha-sa, also sold as shan-sa meihouba, berma cut, kangshoy cut.
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 | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Well done | → | Manghatpa |
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.
“brisket” in United States maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Manipur, look for labels such as tha-sa · shan-sa meihouba · berma cut · kangshoy 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.