leprechaun pastrami

[redneckviddles]

Alright, i was digging through my freezer and found two of the bagged corned beefs that are on sale at St. Patricks Day. Going to start by soaking in water for 24hrs to knock the salt out.

 

[redneckviddles]

 

[redneckviddles]

I have changed the water out 3 times so far. There is two in the tub swimming, kinda hard to see. My plan is to dry them off tomorrow, apply rub, smoke on my pellet smoker for 5 hours at 200 degs, then into the hot bath SV’D at 155 degs for 24 hours.

 

[redneckviddles]

So i visited a store downtown that is a spice shop for the rub/SV’D stuff. I went with 1 tsp of mustard seed, 2 tbsp. seemed like too much.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Sounds like you are on your way to some great Pastrami. Don't forget the Coriander Seed and the Juniper adds a nice aroma and flavor...JJ

 

[tropics]

I can watch this while waiting to finish my cure.Soaking for 24 hours you may need some salt in your rub.
Richie

 

[redneckviddles]

I can watch this while waiting to finish my cure.Soaking for 24 hours you may need some salt in your rub.
Richie

I was planning on skipping the salt, i guess these bagged corned beef are pretty salty so hence the long soak?

 

[chef jimmyj]

Could always add Salt at the table if needed...JJ

 

[redneckviddles]

Could always add Salt at the table if needed...JJ

Good point, i think i will go that route.

 

[redneckviddles]

Ok put the spices from the recipe above in my nutribullet with the milling blade (i dont have a spice grinder) Also put in 8 juniper berrys that were not in the recipe

Nice massage of spices for these boys.

 

[redneckviddles]

Into the pellet smoker with apple pellets.

 

[redneckviddles]

off the smoker time for a swim in the SV'D

 

[redneckviddles]

going for the 24 hr swim!

 

[Braz]

I am a great advocate of using the sous vide to finish pastrami. Your recipe looks good to me. I don't have juniper in my recipe but I will try it next time.

 

[redneckviddles]

I am a great advocate of using the sous vide to finish pastrami. Your recipe looks good to me. I don't have juniper in my recipe but I will try it next time.

When i vac bagged for SV’D, i put 5 juniper berries in each bag. I bet the bags smell great when opened but i have to work tonite so when they hit the 24 hr mark i will only have time for a quick ice bath and into the fridge. No smells or slices until tomorrow.

 

[redneckviddles]

This stuff turned out good. Making sandwiches, warm up the meat first.

 

[redneckviddles]

Warm, fat melts.

 

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Rye with swiss

 

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