brisket primal · Uttar Pradesh
In West Bengal, this cut is buker, also sold as charbi wb.
⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
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 | Bhuna | → | Bhalo bhabe rana |
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.
“charbi up” in Uttar Pradesh maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In West Bengal, look for labels such as buker · charbi wb. 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.