Call me crazy, but brisket may be one of the most universally loved cuts of beef. Whether it’s smoked or stewed, this reasonably inexpensive slab of beef will feed a crowd and not break the bank. Brisket comes from the breast, or lower chest, of the steer which is a well-worked area making it a tougher cut, however, when cooked low and slow, it yields a juicy, tender, and flavorful bite.
Prairie Street offers four standard variations of brisket: 1st Cut, 2nd Cut, Competition, and (soon to be) Ground Brisket Blend. It is worth noting that each of these variations are available in both USDA Prime and High Choice. Here are the differences of each and a few of our favorite recipes for cooking them all on your own.
Beef Brisket 1st Cut / Photo Courtesy of: Prairie Street
Beef Brisket 1st Cut
The 1st Cut of brisket is your leaner option. Now, don’t get us wrong, at Prairie Street, all of our meat is beautifully marbled, so even our “leaner options” still display a beautiful amount of delicious, flavorful fat that weaves between the fibers of meat. This is a great cut to stock in your freezer for holiday dishes and weekday, slow cooker recipes. Check out our USDA Prime Beef Brisket 1st Cut for yourself.
Try this Recipe — USDA Prime Brisket Tacos by Chef Erica
Beef Brisket 2nd Cut / Photo Courtesy of: Prairie Street
Beef Brisket 2nd Cut
The 2nd Cut of brisket offers an ample amount of marbling throughout its fibers and a fat cap that helps to render an even juicier bite. We love the Beef Brisket 2nd Cut for smoking, especially. Prepare for a successful BBQ season with a few USDA Prime Beef Brisket 2nd Cut and get ready to reign the grill (or smoker!).
Try this Recipe — Baja Brisket by Chef Kendra
Beef Brisket Whole Competition Trim / Photo Courtesy of: Prairie Street
Beef Brisket Whole Competition Trim
The Whole Competition Trim is—you guessed it—both the 1st and 2nd Cut together. Sought after in the BBQ competition circuit, this behemoth offers a lot of options. Cook it all one way or trim it yourself to serve brisket several ways. This will feed a hungry crowd and is sure to be a pleaser—each tender, beefy bite is loaded with flavor, however you decide to prepare it.
Try this Recipe — Smoked Brisket Two Ways - Unwrapped and Wrapped! By Chef David
Ground Brisket Blend / Image Courtesy of: Prairie Street
Ground Brisket Blend
Everyone knows the best burgers must have the perfect balance between fat and meat: Prairie Street Co’s Ground Brisket Blend delivers just this! The proprietary blend yields a consistently juicy, beefy bite every time. While burgers are an obvious choice, the Ground Brisket Blend makes a superb meatball, chili, and meatloaf.
Try this Recipe — Kosher Moroccan Spiced Meatballs with Orzo by Chef Erica