Chuck Short Rib Pastrami

[dajints]

Looking for some outside thoughts on something I’m trying. Got 4 4 bone racks of chuck short ribs. 4-4.5 lb each. Made a brine and am brining for 10 days. Then going to make a pastrami rub (black pepper, coriander, mustard seed). Basically making pastrami from ribs instead of brisket. Trying to figure best temp to smoke at. My initial thought is 250 degrees and looking at around 8 hours give or take. Thoughts appreciated!!!

 

[Fueling Around]

OK mostly following out of curiosity.
I despise the flavor of short ribs. I cannot explain why.
If short ribs were still $3 a pound I would try this but at $9- ...
Short ribs are about 20% bone weight so the cure should be plenty strong if you based it on total weight

 

[dajints]

I did soak them for 8 hours in plain water that was changed during that time to desalinate them.

 

[thirdeye]

I'm all for corning beef ribs for pastrami.

A couple of Texas BBQ joints are selling pastramied plate ribs, Dino size, and they sell for around $30 per rib.

 

[dajints]

I'm all for corning beef ribs for pastrami.

A couple of Texas BBQ joints are selling pastramied plate ribs, Dino size, and they sell for around $30 per rib.

I'm all for corning beef ribs for pastrami.

A couple of Texas BBQ joints are selling pastramied plate ribs, Dino size, and they sell for around $30 per rib.

I will post finished product later

 

[Schwarzwald Metzger]

Looking for some outside thoughts on something I’m trying. Got 4 4 bone racks of chuck short ribs. 4-4.5 lb each. Made a brine and am brining for 10 days. Then going to make a pastrami rub (black pepper, coriander, mustard seed). Basically making pastrami from ribs instead of brisket. Trying to figure best temp to smoke at. My initial thought is 250 degrees and looking at around 8 hours give or take. Thoughts appreciated!!!

You can pastrami anything, and short ribs are perfect for the treatment.

In my opinion, super fatty cuts are perfect for pastrami and the curing process cuts into the richness.

Your approach will definitely work.

Brad

 

[dajints]

Final Product. Came out absolutely delicious!!!