You are more likely to have hypothyroidism if you. 1  have had a thyroid problem before, such as a goiter. 2  have had surgery to correct a thyroid problem. 3  have received radiation treatment to the thyroid, neck, or chest.  have a family history of thyroid 1  disease. were pregnant in the past 6 months.
Though it's sometimes dismissed as too fatty, a pork brisket is actually an ideal cut to roast or braise. Roasts, whether dry-roasted or braised, can be tricky to get just right.
Because beef brisket (from the tough, muscular lower chest of the steer) must be cooked in a slow braise to be edibleâas that Irish-American delight called corned beefâin most areas of the U.S. it is sold pre-brined in a plastic bag, ready for seasonings and the stockpot.