Beef Brisket, Deckle-off, Bnls
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §120In simple termsThe boneless deckle-off brisket, the cleaned-up whole brisket the BBQ smoker market runs on. Also the raw input to most corned-beef and pastrami curing programs at the deli case. Main muscle: pectoralis profundi.
Item 119 with the deckle (hard fat and M. intercostales interni on the inside surface) removed at the natural seam exposing the lean surface of M. pectoralis profundi. Hard fat along the sternum edge trimmed level with boned surface. Inside lean surface trimmed practically free of fat.
- Weight range
- 9-16+ lb
- Key muscles
- pectoralis profundi, pectoralis superficialis
- Removed
- deckle (hard fat and M. intercostales interni)
- Primal
- Brisket
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 495.60¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-25 | 475.86¢/lb | 489.26¢/lb | -13.40¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 493.67¢/lb | 471.66¢/lb | +22.01¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 484.39¢/lb | 468.31¢/lb | +16.08¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 477.61¢/lb | 494.38¢/lb | -16.77¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 479.64¢/lb | 487.53¢/lb | -7.89¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 478.72¢/lb | 466.77¢/lb | +11.95¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 476.57¢/lb | 468.93¢/lb | +7.64¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 477.47¢/lb | 473.02¢/lb | +4.45¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 500.72¢/lb | 490.94¢/lb | +9.78¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 476.55¢/lb | 481.04¢/lb | -4.49¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 478.60¢/lb | 466.54¢/lb | +12.06¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 489.30¢/lb | 494.79¢/lb | -5.49¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 479.31¢/lb | 498.15¢/lb | -18.84¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef brisket, deckle-off, bnls?
$4.96/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 0.6% week over week.
Where has brisket, deckle-off, bnls traded recently?
Up 7.8% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef brisket, deckle-off, bnls priced?
Wholesale beef brisket, deckle-off, bnls is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
What is IMPS 120?
IMPS 120 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Brisket, Deckle-Off, Boneless. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The breast section of the steer, made of the deep pectoral (point) and superficial pectoral (flat). Tough until slow-cooked. Central to Texas barbecue, pastrami, and corned beef. Deckle removed (the fatty cap on the point end). Boneless.
Multi-year history, 5-year seasonal overlay, and a 26-week forecast. Free 7-day trial, then $89/mo USD. Cancel anytime.