Corned beef is brisket, but not all brisket is corned beef. It might sound like a math equation, but it's actually more of a culinary lesson. Both meats are commonly used in stews, sandwiches ...

Made from the breast or lower chest of the cow, brisket is a tough beef cut that is prepared by braising or slow smoking. It is also commonly cured and made into pastrami or corned beef.