Buy: Brisket

A leaner, rectangular muscle ideal for slicing. It is the most common cut found in grocery stores.

Costco and Sam's Club are consistently recommended for whole-packer briskets. Local butchers are preferred for custom trims or specific quality requests. buy brisket

The lowest recommended grade for smoking. Its low fat content makes it prone to drying out unless cooked perfectly. A leaner, rectangular muscle ideal for slicing

Grading is based on marbling (intramuscular fat) and the animal's age. buy brisket