Pronunciations

brisket (BRIS-kit) listen

Definitions

  • n. Beef slow-cooked at a low temperature, traditionally eaten on the Sabbath.

Example Sentences

  • "I see lots of jewish brisket recipes which look identical to regular brisket recipes except with kosher adjustments, but I dont see what my safta describes." (source)

Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology


    • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).

Notes

  • "[Brisket is] an ideal choice for Shabbat meals because a cook can leave it to simmer for hours without breaking the laws of melakhah. Along with roasted chicken, beef brisket is a traditional choice for Shabbat and Jewish holidays meals." (JPS)

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