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Brisket Point (Global Beef Cut Guide)

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Brisket Point (brisket point (deckle)) is The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them. More flavorful and forgiving than the flat due to higher fat content. The source of burnt ends — cubed and re-smoked until caramelized. Also called the deckle. It sits on the brisket primal (Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat).Often compared to Brisket Flat (brisket flat).

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What is Brisket Point?
Brisket Point (brisket point (deckle)) is The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them. More flavorful and forgiving than the flat due to higher fat content. The source of burnt ends — cubed and re-smoked until caramelized. Also called the deckle.

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Where does Brisket Point come from on the cow?
Brisket Point sits on the brisket primal at Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat.

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What primal is Brisket Point?
Brisket Point is part of the brisket primal.

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Is Brisket Point the same as Brisket Flat?
No—brisket point (deckle) differs from brisket flat; compare the two hub pages.

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How is Brisket Point different from Brisket?
Different muscle and primal: Brisket Point is brisket; Brisket follows its own canonical spec.

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What is brisket point (deckle) called in Brazil?
See the names-by-country list on this page for Brazilian retail synonyms mapped to Brisket Point.

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Is Brisket Point tender?
Tenderness varies by exact muscle and preparation; The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them.…

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