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Brisket breakdown: The chemistry that transforms this tough cut of meat to juicy deliciousness

A chef cuts slices of brisket during. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
A chef cuts slices of brisket during. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Achieving the perfect brisket takes cooking it for a long time at such low temperatures.

NPR’s Gisele Grayson reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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