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1. What part of the beef cow does brisket come from?
2. Brisket is one of the most tender cuts of beef available.
3. A common method of flavoring a brisket before cooking is to apply a dry rub, which is a blend of seasonings and spices. Which of these would not be found in a typical brisket rub?
4. Normally, you would trim away the fat from a piece of meat prior to cooking it. However, why might you retain a layer of fat on your brisket, especially if you intend to cook it for an extended period over low heat (as in barbecue)?
5. What substance is present in the connective tissue of brisket, that gives the meat its characteristic texture? (Hint: some people pay big money to their cosmetic surgeon to have this injected in certain places!)
6. How might a smoked (barbecued) brisket be served?
7. Although brisket is enjoyed all over the United States, which barbecue region is it generally associated with?
8. Kansas City is renowned for pieces of smoked (barbecued) brisket, cut from the edges, that are seasoned again and returned to the smoker. The results are dark colored, chewy, and intensely flavored. What rather unappetizing name is given to these morsels of brisket?
9. For many years, I ate brisket without even knowing it. What sandwich meat, commonly served on rye bread with yellow mustard, is actually brisket?
10. This Canadian city in the province of Quebec is famous for its smoked brisket.
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