"GMAJaskol" > wrote in message
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> no deli I know uses flats all use rounds because its marbled better,more
> tender,and better flavor.
> stores just pawn off poor cut of flank to unknowlegable patrons for
profits

Flank is an expensive cut these days. Most supermarket and deli corned beef
I know of is brisket. That is the cut I prefer. Others prefer round. Never
seen corned beef made from flank - that I know of.

Charlie