Brisket, which comes from the lower pectoral area of the cow, is known for its toughness due to the high amounts of connective tissue it contains. It's made up of two cuts — the flat cut and the point ...

a gloved hand cutting cooked brisket over wood table - Joel Villanueva/Getty Images Whether you're smoking brisket for your next backyard barbecue or serving this five-spice braised seder brisket for ...

Brisket is a favorite of barbecue lovers all year round, but at Hanukkah, it graces many family tables across the South.