**My try at Rivastrami**

[got14u]

Here ya go I got it from Rivets post but here is a copy

3 1/2 Cups Water (I used distilled from a jug in the fridge)
4 TBSP Juniper Berries
4 TBSP Black Peppercorns
2 TBSP Mustard Seeds
1 TBSP Coriander Seeds
2 TBSP Brown Sugar
1 TSP Garlic Powder
1 TBSP Fennel Seed (didn't crush these seeds)
1 TBSP Whole Rosemary Leaves
2 TBSP McCormick Pickling Spice
About 5 or 6 Mexican Bay Leaves
2 TBSP TenderQuick

THE RUB~

3 TBSP Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1 TBSP Ground Coriander
1 TSP Ground Thyme
2 TBSP Garlic Powder
3 TBSP Brown Sugar
1 TBSP Hungarian Hot Paprika
1/4 Cup TenderQuick

Be aware that this amount was not quite enough rub in my book, for such a big brisket. If the packer had been 10-12 lbs it would have been fine. Although the rub covered it all, I just would have liked it caked on a bit thicker on the meat....just opinion.

Loading trimming, brining and rubbing pics as I type. Will post them soon!

 

[blackened]

Great job so far, can't wait to see some after photos..

 

[got14u]

Ok here is the strami after soaking in some water and then rubbed with a regular pastrami rub. Also here is the point I am throwing in also. it was rubbed with a real maple syrup then sprinkled with lantana of texas all purpose seasoning...it will be burnt ends by the time I am done. thanks for lookin.

the flat


the point

 

[alx]

Looking awesome.You smoking it today???

 

[got14u]

Yep this is the second rub after curing. It went for about 5 days. It is in the smoker now and cruzing at 227

 

[rivet]

Beautiful! Great thread and looking forward to the pics later on!

 

[got14u]

thanks Riv I just pulled the point to cut up and re-season and rub. then back in. Spritzed the flat and forgot pics of it but here are the burnt ends.

 

[alx]

Looking fantastico.Cant wait to see that pastrami sliced....

 

[fire it up]

Great smoke so far! Love those burnt ends.
Whenever I do pastrami I cure the point as well and turn it into pastrami bites...I think 4 more days left on mine curing in the fridge.

 

[rivet]

Great looking meat so far, bud! You are doing it right all the way so far; gonna have some serious ends and sammie stuff in no time.....keep us posted with pics, too. Family looking forward to the end result?

 

[bbq engineer]

Lookin' good Got-1

Can't wait for my internet plate.

 

[got14u]

Ok finally pulled at 170-ish not quit positive because I am using my good probe on the sausage I am making right now. The burnt ends were tossed again in some head country. and sliced a couple pieces of the pastrami for pics. I will slice the rest tomorrow.....This stuff was outstanding. I like my pastrami cold so tomorrow will even be better for me. The burnt ends are always a hit. had to bag some up real quick before they went missing.
Thanks to all of you doing your own pastrami for giving me the GO I needed to do my own. WELL worth it.

still steamy


sliced up for your viewing pleasures



And the burnt ends

 

[forluvofsmoke]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

Cured all the way through and lookin' GREAT!!!!

I like 'strami cold as well, corned beef hot.

Eric

 

[fire it up]

Great color and rub on that pastrami! Really nice!
Burnt ends looked great as well. Damn fine job you did there

Not to mention some very well deserved

 

[got14u]

Thanks fired-up much appreciated....4theluv thanks also..how is yours coming along..I guess I should check in on yours.

 

[rivet]

Oh.
My.
Gawd.

Don't know which is better, the perfect food or the perfect pictures. You did outstanding cooking, buddy and have earned way more than the points we are authorized to give.

Congratulations on your skill!

 

[alx]

That is some fine homemade cured brisket...