05/28/2024
Happy National Brisket Day!
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL BRISKET DAY
Brisket is a relatively healthy cut of meat
That is, if you choose the flat cut (rather than the point cut, which is an equally delicious but less lean portion of meat). A serving of beef brisket contains a whopping 28 grams of protein (55% of the daily recommendation for a healthy adult), is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and falls below the FDA suggestion for fat content. So get your fork ready.
Brisket is a very versatile cut
In addition to the aforementioned applications, brisket is also perfect for the slow cooker, the oven, or the smoker. Once cooked, you can slice the meat to serve with gravy, or shred it to make excellent sandwiches, tacos or burritos. Brisket is also commonly used in the Vietnamese staple pho.
It forms the basis for pastrami
Brisket has long been associated with Jewish cuisine, particularly when prepared pot-roast style and served on holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashanah. Yet its most famous incarnation is probably the classic NY-style deli meat that tastes so damn good when slapped between rye slices and slathered with mustard.
