: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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Grills with 22-inch grates usually accommodate 12-13 burgers, a 16-pound brisket, or two pork butts.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
With the reopening comes the return of Soul Food Sundays, when a huge spread of food is available, including fried chicken, meatloaf, smothered pork chops, ribs, rib tips and brisket along with side options such as macaroni and cheese, homemade southern collard greens, cabbage and sweet potatoes.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Smoak Burritos will have breakfast burritos and bowls (brisket, pork, egg and potato) available from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024
Throw a steak, brisket, or pork butt onto a grill, keep an eye on the temperature, and nurse a beer until it’s done.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
All meat, including ribs, brisket, chicken and the restaurant's signature pastrami, is made fresh daily in wood-burning smokers located behind the restaurant.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024
The current sandwiches are turkey-with-brie or brisket, but those also change seasonally.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2024
Add the brisket, it should be completely covered by the beer.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
At brunch, the choices include brisket tacos, chilaquiles.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
With the reopening comes the return of Soul Food Sundays, when a huge spread of food is available, including fried chicken, meatloaf, smothered pork chops, ribs, rib tips and brisket along with side options such as macaroni and cheese, homemade southern collard greens, cabbage and sweet potatoes.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Smoak Burritos will have breakfast burritos and bowls (brisket, pork, egg and potato) available from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024
Throw a steak, brisket, or pork butt onto a grill, keep an eye on the temperature, and nurse a beer until it’s done.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
All meat, including ribs, brisket, chicken and the restaurant's signature pastrami, is made fresh daily in wood-burning smokers located behind the restaurant.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024
The current sandwiches are turkey-with-brie or brisket, but those also change seasonally.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2024
Add the brisket, it should be completely covered by the beer.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
At brunch, the choices include brisket tacos, chilaquiles.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
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brisket
noun
bris·ket
ˈbris-kət 
: the breast or lower chest of a four-footed animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket
Medical Definition
brisket
noun
bris·ket
ˈbris-kət
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
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