Brisket is a large cut that come from the lower breast section of the cow.
It is a very popular cut of meat and is used in dishes like corned beef, pastrami, pho, BBQ and more!
Because brisket comes from a muscle group that gets a lot of exercise, this cut can be tough if not properly prepared. In fact it is essential brisket is cooked low and slow.
It is well worth the wait, brisket is known for its meaty flavor and amazing texture.
Brisket has a large amount of fat and collagen running throughout it. The slow cooking time allows for that fat to render (melt) and turn it into a rich and deliciously tender piece of meat.
The only option for cooking this cut is low and slow, between 3-4 hours at least.
Beef brisket comes with a fat cap on top. Some people trim this fat cap, but no need if you don't want to, that is where all the flavor is at anyway!
If you leave the fat cap intact be sure to cook the brisket fat side down to keep all that juiciness from melting away, and to allow for a beautiful bark to form on top of the meat.
The fat cap also helps to keep the meat moist during the long cooking process.
*Our beef is frozen when fresh and packed in a vacuum sealed package.
The cows here at Wolf Oak farm spend their time out on our pastures grazing on diverse grasses and clover.
We also over-seed additional types of forbs, legumes and shrubs for a well balanced salad bar for our livestock.
All that grass-fed goodness absolutely shines through in the quality, taste, and nutrition of our pasture raised beef.