What Part of the Cow Does Brisket Come From?

Have you ever wondered what part of the cow brisket comes from?

Brisket comes from a cow’s lower chest or breast/pectoral area, just below the shoulder. It is one of the nine primal cuts of beef, and if you’re like us, you love it!

You can separate the brisket into the point and the flat. Most butchers like it prepared as the whole packer, though. What does this mean? It means the flat and point stay connected on the brisket, and they are prepared as one cut.

There are two briskets on a cow.

Best Cooked Low and Slow

Because brisket is a very heavily used muscle on cattle, we suggest you always cook it low and slow. This helps tenderize the meat and makes it oh-so-delicious.

We love brisket because of its dense flavor. Whether you smoke it or add barbecue sauce, use your Big Green Egg to smoke it for a delicious meal.