Pastrami and Beef Plates

[chefbunwoo]

I've always used a packer when making pastrami but Rytek also mentions using Beef Plates. What are beef plates and how do they compare to brisket.

 

[mythmaster]

Well, I don't know what a beef plate is, and I'm not really sure what Scarlet Begonias are, either.

 

[ronp]

Here is a link, scroll down.

http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/c...tcutsbeef.html

 

[chefbunwoo]

I see that they are skirt steaks but how big is full size beef plate and are they any good?