Brisket Flat
First cut · Lean half · The corned beef cut — from the Brisket primal.
The leaner, rectangular half of the brisket that slices into neat, uniform slabs — which is why it’s the standard for corned beef, pastrami, and deli slicing. Less forgiving than the point, but tidy and consistent.
What It's Called
United States: Brisket flat, First cut, Thin cut
Australia: Brisket (navel end trimmed), Flat
United Kingdom: Brisket (boned & rolled)
How to Cook It
Cure → corned beef : Brine 5–7 days, simmer or steam gently.Cure + smoke → pastrami : Pepper-coriander crust, smoke, then steam soft.Braise : Wine or onion braise, sliced and returned to the jus.Signature Dishes
Corned beef, Pastrami on rye, Reuben sandwiches, Braised brisket plates
Available fresh, corned, or fully cooked. For deli programs, specify flat weight and trim — uniform flats mean uniform sandwich yield.
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