Beef Brisket, Point/off, Boneless
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §120AIn simple termsThe flat cut brisket, also called the first cut, the lean flat muscle seamed off a boneless brisket. The cleaner half of the brisket, preferred for deli slicing programs, sliced corned beef, and pastrami. Main muscle: pectoralis profundi.
Individual muscle. May be prepared from any IMPS boneless brisket item; consists only of the M. pectoralis profundi. All surfaces trimmed practically free of fat. No less than 1/2-inch thick at any point.
- Weight range
- 7-11+ lb
- Key muscles
- pectoralis profundi
- Primal
- Brisket
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 761.62¢/lb | 761.62¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-10-09 | 759.38¢/lb | 759.38¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-10-07 | 791.75¢/lb | 791.75¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-10-05 | 788.14¢/lb | 788.14¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-10-02 | 763.03¢/lb | 763.03¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-10-01 | 754.64¢/lb | 754.64¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-30 | 763.75¢/lb | 763.75¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-29 | 748.78¢/lb | 748.78¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-25 | 781.41¢/lb | 781.41¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-24 | 783.05¢/lb | 783.05¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-23 | 799.07¢/lb | 799.07¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-22 | 801.86¢/lb | 801.86¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-18 | 782.48¢/lb | 782.48¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-09-17 | 763.05¢/lb | 763.05¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef brisket, point/off, boneless?
761.62¢/lb as of 2026-10-13, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 0.2% week over week.
Which way has brisket, point/off, boneless been trading?
Roughly flat over the last six months. Within range, no clear directional trend.
Where does the brisket, point/off, boneless price come from?
Wholesale beef brisket, point/off, boneless 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.
When is brisket seasonally strongest?
The BBQ pull builds from spring, and in most recent years the seasonal top has landed between Father's Day and July 4 rather than before Memorial Day. The brisket seasonal explainer on the learn page has the full print history.
What does IMPS 120A mean?
IMPS 120A is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Brisket, Flat Cut, Boneless (IM). 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 (the flat) and the superficial pectoral (the point). Tough until slow-cooked. Central to Texas barbecue, pastrami, and corned beef. Boneless.
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