Behind the Line: Rob Levitt
Topic: Off the Clock
Holidays: How Food Figures in For You
Brisket is to Hanukkah as turkey is to Thanksgiving. Share some tips for a successful brisket.
- Rob Levitt
- Executive Chef/Owner
- The Butcher & Larder
- Chicago, IL
Embrace the fat. Most folks like the 'first cut' or lean end of brisket.
It is a cut that is short grained and dry if over cooked, and it so often
is. Cook it slowly with all it's fat and it will be delicious.



