Turkey Pastrami question

[13spicerub]

picked up a boneless turkey breast yesterday, and after the success of the pastrami i did last week, i'm thinking of doing a turkey pastrami.


Should I brine the turkey first or just throw my pastrami rub on there and toss it into the smoker?

 

[richtee]

My inclination would be to brine first. Mainly due to the lack of fat in the turkey breast- any lean poultry seems to benefit greatly from brining.

 

[cowgirl]

I brine mine overnight.... actually a dry rub cure. I really like the stuff.

Here's the recipe/method I use.....
...http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=11875

 

[13spicerub]

thanks cowgirl. I think i'm gonna leave the rub on...it's my favorite part.