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Brisket is a
cut of meat from the breast or lower chest
and can come from many animals. In some
locales, the type of animal the brisket
comes from is inherent in the word. In
Texas, for example, if brisket is used by
itself, it implies that the meat is beef.
Jewish
Cooking:
Brisket Recipes
Brisket can be cooked many ways, but a
popular method in the U.S. Southern States
is marinating the meat and cooking slowly
over hot coals or wood. Additional basting
of the meat is often done during the cooking
process. Juices from the meat drip on the
heat source. As the juice boils off, the
smoke penetrates the meat - adding flavor.
Small amounts of certain woods such as
hickory or mesquite are sometimes added to
the main heat source. The smoke from these
woods further enhances the flavor. The
finished meat is often referred to as
barbecue. |
