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Quiz about Bravo for Brisket
Quiz about Bravo for Brisket

Bravo for Brisket Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about this overlooked and underrated cut of beef?

A multiple-choice quiz by mrexley. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mrexley
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,964
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
833
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (8/10), Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 70 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What part of the beef cow does brisket come from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Brisket is one of the most tender cuts of beef available.


Question 3 of 10
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? Hint


Question 4 of 10
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)? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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!) Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How might a smoked (barbecued) brisket be served? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Although brisket is enjoyed all over the United States, which barbecue region is it generally associated with? Hint


Question 8 of 10
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? Hint


Question 9 of 10
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? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This Canadian city in the province of Quebec is famous for its smoked brisket. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What part of the beef cow does brisket come from?

Answer: chest or breast

More specifically, the brisket is a boneless cut taken from underneath the first five ribs.
2. Brisket is one of the most tender cuts of beef available.

Answer: False

Brisket is notorious for being a very tough, muscular section of beef. This is due to the abundance of connective tissue in the chest/pectorals, where brisket is cut from.
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?

Answer: cornstarch

Other popular ingredients are onion powder, granulated garlic, paprika, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper, to name but a few. For those who desire a bit of sweetness, some brown sugar can be incorporated into the rub mixture.
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)?

Answer: all of these reasons

With a dense and fibrous cut like brisket, you would be wise to leave some fat on it. As the brisket cooks, the fat renders (melts) and imparts flavor to the meat, while also self-basting the brisket as it drips down (be sure to position the brisket fat side up for this effect). Additionally, the fat prevents the meat from burning, although at lower temperatures this is not a major concern.
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!)

Answer: collagen

Brisket is tough because of large amounts of collagen, a protein found in animal muscle tissue. With exposure to moderate and prolonged heat, and in the presence of water, collagen breaks down into gelatin, and the brisket will gradually become more tender.
6. How might a smoked (barbecued) brisket be served?

Answer: all of these

Some barbecue aficionados will argue over the merits of 'wet' (with sauce) vs. 'dry' (no sauce) brisket. Of course, you are free to enjoy it any way you please. Personally, the best brisket I ever had was 'dry', seasoned with only salt and black pepper, and deeply flavored from many hours of exposure to hickory smoke.
7. Although brisket is enjoyed all over the United States, which barbecue region is it generally associated with?

Answer: Texas

Texas is prime cattle country, and Texas barbecue is all about beef, especially brisket. Barbecue in Memphis and the Carolinas focuses mainly on pork, with slow-cooked ribs and smoked shoulder as standard fare.
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?

Answer: burnt ends

Though they may look black or charred, burnt ends are not actually burnt. Their appearance is due to a combination of spice rub, fat, and extra cooking time. The crust that forms on the brisket is often called 'bark'.
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?

Answer: corned beef

Corned beef is the name given to brisket which has been cured with salt and spices. The coarse grains of salt used in this process are called 'corns' (hence 'corned' beef). Smoking of corned beef yields another well-known deli meat, pastrami.

My absolute favorite sandwich is the Reuben: sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, all on toasted rye bread. Are you hungry yet?
10. This Canadian city in the province of Quebec is famous for its smoked brisket.

Answer: Montreal

Montreal-style smoked meat is similar to American pastrami, and can be found not only in sandwiches, but also on pizza, pasta, and fries (chips).
Source: Author mrexley

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