5 Tips For Making A Tasty Brisket

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Brisket is a great entree to make for a family dinner or if you’re hosting a get-together. Making the perfect brisket does take time but it’s not a hard dish to make. Rather, with these tips, you can avoid any mistakes and serve up something special. To begin this lesson on brisket, it’s important that you understand exactly what brisket is called at the grocery store. That way, when you visit your local Foodtown grocery store, you’ll know which meat to purchase.

What Is Brisket Called at The Grocery Store?

Meat cuts can be a bit confusing as they may be called different things at various grocery stores. Keep in mind the USDA divides meat cuts into eight categories:

  • Chuck
  • Rib
  • Loin
  • Round
  • Flank
  • Short Plate
  • Brisket
  • Shank

Brisket is found at the steer’s breast. It is known to be tough and has a significant amount of fat. However, that’s not a bad thing as it is usually tenderized and cooked slowly to negate any “toughness.” When at the grocery store, look to the label to determine what cut it is. If you aren’t sure, then ask someone in our meat department. They’ll be glad to help you find the right cut for your meal.

Follow These Tips For Making A Tasty Brisket

Now that we know what brisket is called at the grocery store, it’s time to look at our five tips for making mouth-watering brisket:

Don’t trim off too much fat: As mentioned, the brisket has a lot of fat but you don’t need it all. Fat is what brings the flavor but if you leave too much, the braising liquid will turn out greasy. Find the right balance when you trim.

Sear the aromatics: You can choose to brown the meat, and if so, sear the aromatics. This allows for the onions, carrots, and celery you are cooking with the meat to gain a richer flavor, which enhances the cooking liquid and meat. Be careful not to brown anything too much.

Make it ahead of time: Pressed for time? You can make brisket the day before and reheat in a snap. Do this to keep it fresh: slice the meat and saturate it in the braising liquid. Allow it to set in the refrigerator overnight, which means it will be even more packed with flavor.

Make a sauce with the braising liquid: Use your braising liquid as the start of a sauce. After the braise is complete, remove the meat and strain out the liquid. Put the liquid in a Dutch oven where you can thicken it with a roux, which is a mixture of flour and butter. You can then finish the sauce with some vinegar, herbs, or butter.

Cook your brisket in the slow cooker: Use your braising liquid as the start of a sauce. Because brisket is tough, it will be even better over a long, slow cook. Slow cooking ensures the meat will be as tender as possible, which is the biggest key to serving up delicious brisket.

Make A Delicious Brisket For Family And Friends With Help From Foodtown

Take these five tips and get ready to make some brisket. You can find everything you need at your local Foodtown grocery store. We have prime cuts of brisket ready to become your delicious masterpiece. When you’re in the store, be sure to Shop Smart to get all the best deals.

Whether you’re shopping for brisket or any other recipe, trust that everything you need will be at Foodtown.