$$ · braised beef, lamb neck, pot roasts, and stews
Turn a tough cut tender in one pot
Browning meat on the stovetop, then braising it slowly in the oven.
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Both require long, slow cooking to break down collagen into tender, flavourful meat, and are interchangeable in many braised dishes and stews, but brisket has a more distinct grain and is the preferred cut for smoking.
Translation takeaway
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
Keep Brisket and Paleron together in your notebook.
Names by country
| Country | Brisket | Paleron |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Brisket | Chuck roast |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Brisket | Chuck roast |
| 🇫🇷France | Poitrine | Paleron |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Pecho | Paleta |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Pecho | Paleta / Marucha |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Pecho | Paleta |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Peito / Maçã do peito | Paleta |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Peito | Paleta |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Punta di petto | Cappello del prete |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Rinderbrust | Schulterscherzel |
Cook either one well
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