Corned beef a good place to start for a new guy?

[mummel]

I was looking at the cheaper beefs to get started with in case I screw things up.  I see corned beef is around $3.50 / lb.  Is this any good smoked.  I found some threads and the results looked good.  I was just curious if it easy to do for a new guy.  Thanks.

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello.  Smoked corned beef is pastrami.

Danny

 

[daveomak]

If you start with a store bought corned beef, skip down to the rub and smoking steps.... This recipe of Joel's make great 'strami.....

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...-were-out-update-and-when-and-how-to-steam-it

 

[gotalotgoingon]

If you buy a store bought corned beef, you should soak it to remove the salt before smoking it.

 

[mummel]

Ok thanks.  Yeah I see they have some London broil too for like $3.50 / lb.  Perhaps I will give that a shot.  TY.