Brisket, which comes from the lower pectoral area of the cow, is known for its toughness due to the high amounts of connective tissue it contains. It's made up of two cuts — the flat cut and the point ...

Outside Ten50 BBQ in Richardson, the smell of smoked meats hung in the air on a hot day in June. Dozens were lined up during the lunch hour to order heaping trays of smoked brisket, turkey, and pork ...