Beef brisket and corned beef can be related, but they're not the same. The main similarity between them is that they can share the same beginnings — both sourced from the lower chest of the cow — but ...

Q: I have a recipe that calls for a brisket. Are brisket and corned beef one and the same? Are they specifically marked brisket or another name? — Pat Miller, Southgate, Mich. A: They are both beef, ...

Sometimes, two very different cuts of beef can still be good at the same job, and when you are looking for a showstopper for a big dinner, prime rib and brisket are both bound to be considered.

Corned beef, simply put, is beef brisket cured and brined with salt and spices before (typically) being boiled. Corned beef and pastrami are similarly prepared but tend to be made of different cuts of ...