corned beef pastrami i need help

[eman]

just a lil tip from an old man. Try steaming the pastrami for 1 - 2 hrs after it has cooled over night. Will make it VERY tender.

 

[mhchops]

Thanks for the info seems like iread that somewhere and i thought that maybe if i wrapped it and cooked for the last couple hours that may do it good. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

 

[mhchops]

So i have my oastrami cooking along what is the preferred IT i've read anywhere between 165-195 or is it just a matter of preference.

Mhchops

 

[mhchops]

What should IT actually be i've read anywhere from 165-195you what is the preferred IT thanks for your help.

Mhchops

 

[venture]

I take mine to the 190 area, but only after foiling around 160 - 165.

Your mileage might vary.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[mhchops]

Thats what i was thinking i was going to foil at about 160ish and take to the 190-195 it would have to make it more tender right?

Mhchops

 

[kathrynn]

How did it turn out???? I bet the smell is killing you!!! Have you eaten any yet?

 

[mhchops]

Kat, thanks gor asking i for some reason had a stall around 140 which hung there for acouple hours then it seamed to stall again around 150 again but i was real tired and im not sure about my therm (analog probe) that hasn't been tested i put it on alittle after 5pm and cooked on the smoker till 11pm still was only 150* so i took it off and put it in the oven to finish at 12:30am it was an IT of 190* so i took it out and let it cool for about an hour i havent tried it this am yet but ill let you know

Mhchops

 

[kathrynn]

Make sure to show pictures.....I love this stuff....and will make more!

Kat

 

[mhchops]

I cant seem to get the pics to load for some reason i'll try again later on the pics. My pastrami turned out pretty good has a descent flavor though i think i'll back up a little on the smoke and juniper berries the next time i make this.