Corned beef is simply salt-cured beef, most often made from the brisket. Originally cured with just salt, it became common over the years to add additional spices to the brining … See more

When it comes to making corned beef, there’s really only one choice: the brisket — and the flat cut, specifically. Anytime you buy pre-brined corned beef from the store, it’s safe to … See more

The brisket is one of the primal (fundamental butcher cuts) taken from the lower breast area of the steer. This is a big and lean cut of meat, and it usually weighs between 1… See more

The flat and the point are two cuts that butchers take from the brisket, and each has its own characteristics. You can either buy the whole brisket, which includes both the flat an… See more