Brisket is a cut of beef from the chest of the animal that is a relatively tough cut of meat. Cooking brisket "low and slow" on the grill, in a smoker, or in a slow cooker will result in delicious, more tender meat.
 
A full brisket, like this one, is made up of two muscles that overlap. The thickest part of the brisket is called the “point,” and the thinner, more uniform part of the brisket is called the “flat”. The point is often more heavily marbled with fat and is often called “fatty brisket” in BBQ joints. The flat is less fatty and called “lean” in restaurants.
 
Sold at approximately $8/pound, a 7-8 lb half brisket will cost about $60-64. A 10-12 pound brisket will cost about $80.