The Rich History of Brisket
...And Why It Belongs in a Pie!! 🥩🔥🥧
Brisket! It’s the stuff of legend. A cut of meat so steeped in history, tradition, and flavour that it has conquered dinner tables across the world for centuries!! 🌍🔥
From smoky Texan BBQ pits to Jewish holiday feasts, from spicy Korean bulgogi to slow-braised Chinese delights, brisket has been winning hearts (and stomachs) for generations!
And now? It’s found its ultimate form – tucked inside a golden, buttery shortcrust pastry, Chunk-style! 😉
Let’s take a journey through the rich (like, gravy-drenched rich) history of brisket and why it was destined to be in our newest creation: the Smokin’ Brisket Pie 🍖🥧
Brisket Around the World 🌎✈️
Grab your culinary passport!
We're taking a journey through the rich (like, gravy-drenched rich) history of brisket and why it was destined to be in our newest creation: the Smokin’ Brisket Pie!! 🍖🥧
1. The Low and Slow King of Texas 🦅🔥
When you think of brisket, chances are Texas BBQ comes to mind first!
Texans have been smoking brisket for well over a century, cooking it low and slow over smouldering wood for 12+ hours until it’s impossibly tender, smoky, and dripping with flavour 🤤
It all started with 19th-century German and Czech immigrants, who brought their love of slow-cooked meats to Texas. Their tradition? Cooking tough cuts of meat for hours on end to unlock maximum flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture.
That’s how brisket became the king of Texas BBQ!!
2. A Jewish Staple 🕎🍽️
Brisket isn’t just an American BBQ hero - it’s also a centuries-old Jewish delicacy!
Jewish communities across Eastern Europe perfected the art of braising brisket in rich, hearty gravies, slow-cooking it with onions, carrots, and wine for special occasions like Rosh Hashanah and Passover!
When Jewish immigrants arrived in the US, they kept the tradition alive, leading to the classic deli-style brisket sandwiches piled high with tender meat on rye bread.
(And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good brisket sandwich?!) 🥪🔥
3. Chinese Red-Braised Brisket 🍜
Head over to China, and you’ll find brisket braised in soy sauce, star anise, and warming spices... a melt-in-your-mouth dish with a deep, umami-rich flavour. 🍲✨
It’s a staple in Cantonese cuisine, where it’s often slow-cooked with daikon radish and served in a fragrant broth. Brisket also stars in Hong Kong-style beef noodle soup, where tender chunks of meat are paired with springy noodles and a soul-warming broth 🍜🥢
4. Korean Bulgogi Brisket 🔥
In Korea, brisket gets a whole new twist - thinly sliced, marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, and grilled over an open flame!
The result? Smoky, sweet, and utterly addictive😍🔥
Brisket is a key player in Korean BBQ, where it’s cooked tableside and devoured with kimchi, rice, and ssamjang (that spicy-savoury dipping sauce that makes everything 10x better).
If you haven’t tried Korean brisket bulgogi, you’re seriously missing out! 🥩🔥
5. The British Take: Slow-Braised Comfort 🇬🇧🍽️
Closer to home, brisket has been a Sunday roast staple for centuries. 🏡🔥 Traditionally, British cooks would braise it low and slow with root veggies, red wine, and plenty of herbs for a rich, hearty dish that warms the soul!
And now? We’re giving it the ultimate British upgrade…
By putting it inside a pie!! 🥧🔥
Brisket: The Cut That Keeps on Giving 🥩⏳
What makes brisket so special? It’s one of the toughest cuts of meat, packed with connective tissue that only breaks down when cooked long and slow.
Done wrong, it’s chewy and dry. Done right? It’s buttery-soft, deeply flavourful, and downright irresistible!!
The secret? Time. Brisket needs patience. But when you get it right, it’s the most rewarding meat there is!
That’s exactly what we’ve done with our Smokin’ Brisket Pie…
Meet the Smokin’ Brisket Pie🥩🥧
We took everything we love about brisket and packed it into a golden, flaky pie. No shortcuts. No messing about. Just proper, deep-flavoured, slow-cooked goodness!
🔥 Melt-in-the-mouth brisket – cooked low and slow for ultimate tenderness.
🔥 Pit beans & hickory-smoked BBQ sauce – rich, smoky, and packed with flavour!
🔥Perfectly seasoned shortcrust pastry – crisp, golden, and made to hold all that deliciousness inside.
It’s the best of Texas, Britain, and BBQ heaven all wrapped up in one epic pie.
And it’s OUT NOW!!🥧🚀
Taste History. Taste Perfection!
Brisket has been bringing people together for centuries - across continents, cultures, and cuisines. Now, it’s bringing you together with your next favourite pie.
So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on the Smokin’ Brisket Pie and taste history for yourself! 🥩🔥🥧
Go on - Take a Chunk!
