: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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The menu includes items like KC Poutine (french fries, garlic cheese curds, brisket, bourbon BBQ gravy), tacos, burgers, wings and sandwiches like the Pickle Rick (pulled pork, pepper jack cheese, red onions and honey BBQ on a brioche bun).
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
According to its posts on Instagram, menu offerings at Slow and Low will include pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, ribs, Texas-style chili and wings.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
According to its posts on Instagram, menu offerings at Slow and Low will include pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, ribs, Texas-style chili and wings.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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brisket
noun
bris·ket
ˈbris-kət 
: the breast or lower chest of a four-footed animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket
Medical Definition
brisket
noun
bris·ket
ˈbris-kət
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
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