Pastrami-first attempt

[pastafazool]

Today I began the process of making a 4# flat into pastrami. I used Pop's brine/cure recipe.

It is now in the fridge. Target date to place in the smoker is around August 31st.

Looking forward to seeing and tasting the end result.

 

[myownidaho]

You will be ruined and never able to eat store bought pastrami again.

 

[dave schiller]

I was reading about pastrami and one site (Wikipedia) mentions that NY pastrami is made from "the navel end of the brisket."  What part is that?

 

[pops6927]

 
I was reading about pastrami and one site (Wikipedia) mentions that NY pastrami is made from "the navel end of the brisket."  What part is that?

The flat; the point is towards the armpit.

 

[dave schiller]

Thanks.  Never heard the term before.

 

[SmokinAl]

Sounds like a great start!

Good luck!

Al

 

[pastafazool]

Phase II- the flat is out of the brine/cure. I did a taste test with two piece cut against the grain prior to applying the rub. Delicious, can't wait to taste the end result.

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• pastafazool
• Aug 26, 2017

Applied the rub which consisted of coriander, juniper berries, black pepper, ginger and brown sugar.

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• pastafazool
• Aug 26, 2017

Wrapped and Place in the frig for 1-2 days.

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• pastafazool
• Aug 26, 2017

 

[pit 4 brains]

What are you waiting for? Get that thing in the smoker..

Where did you get juniper berries if you don't mind me asking? Your strami is looking great so far, I'm not sure about the sugar but ohh well, I'm sure there's some good strami in your future.

 

[pastafazool]

I read that juniper berries give it a nice flavor.
I got the juniper berries at a health food store.

 

[pastafazool]

The "pastrami" went into the smoker at 9:30 AM. At 7:15 PM an IT of 165 was reached.

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• pastafazool
• Aug 27, 2017

Wrapped in butcher paper and Place back in the smoker. I will pull it out at 185. Hopefully after 10:00

 

[ncsmokeandgrill]

Sounds and looks delicious!

 

[pastafazool]

Pulled at IT 185. I let the pastrami rest for an hour before putting it in the fridge. Going to enjoy it this evening.

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• pastafazool
• Aug 28, 2017

Now to steam or not before serving. Any suggestions? Finally picture upon slicing.
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[pastafazool]

Made into a delicious Rueben sandwich.

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• pastafazool
• Aug 28, 2017

 

[ab canuck]

That looks great, Something I am looking forward to doing soon I hope. Point

 

[cksteele]

if it tastes as good as it looks  wow nice 

 

[cpfitness]

Did you steam it?