: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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Wrap brisket in foil, place on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake in a 250° oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 195–205°, 4–6 hours.
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Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Tupi serves coffee drinks, beer and wine, as well as Brazilian-style tapas, such as heart of palm salad and chicken strips or brisket sliders with a Brazilian BBQ sauce.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
During their historic lunar fly-by in April, the Artemis II crew dined on beef brisket, mac and cheese, quiche, and a lot of tortillas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Black beans, beef brisket, all the good veggies, and spices create an easy meal with just 20 minutes of active time.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Tupi serves coffee drinks, beer and wine, as well as Brazilian-style tapas, such as heart of palm salad and chicken strips or brisket sliders with a Brazilian BBQ sauce.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
During their historic lunar fly-by in April, the Artemis II crew dined on beef brisket, mac and cheese, quiche, and a lot of tortillas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Black beans, beef brisket, all the good veggies, and spices create an easy meal with just 20 minutes of active time.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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