How Do I Buy a Brisket...and other burning questions

Here are the top questions we hear most often about brisket:

Q: What is a Brisket?
A: It's a tough part of the animal that requires some special handling when cooking

BUT it can also be one of the most delicious cuts when prepared properly. The most popular methods of cooking a brisket are smoking and slow cooking. When it comes to this cut (and other more muscular cuts), the key is slow and low cooking.

Q: How big is a Brisket?
A: Brisket is a pretty big part of the animal

Brisket is a cut of meat from the lower chest, it's one of the nine primal cuts. This muscle group is primarily responsible for holding up those big heads, so they are very large and muscle-bound. There is only one brisket per animal.

Q: How do I buy a Brisket?
A: You can buy brisket on RanchMeat.com

RanchMeat makes it easy to order special primal cuts of beef. To order a brisket online, put your request in the Special Requests page of the whole beef order detail page.

Q: How do I cook a Brisket?
A: We've identified some of the best brisket recipes

Brisket can be cooked many ways, including smoking, baking, and roasting. We tend to love recipes that incorporate a spice rub or marinade. Read our Favorite Brisket Recipes here and comment with your best tips and tricks for preparing brisket!

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