Pastrami on the Smoker (Que Vue)

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Corned Beef Brisket was on sale so I decided to grab one and smoke it up.  Typically I would start with an fresh brisket, but I could not pass up the price.  

Last Night I rinsed the Corned Beef Brisket and placed it in a large tub of ice water.

I changed out the water this morning and let it sit for another 4 hours while I got the pit ready and made up a rub.

I went with the typical Black Pepper and Coriander.  Added in some paprika, garlic,ground mustard,and onion.

I trimmed and coated the brisket with some yellow mustard, let it sit for about 20 minutes before tossing it on the pit.

I am smoking with lump Charcoal, Oak, and Pecan today running the temp at 235 degrees.

I am going to smoke it until it reaches 160 degrees, wrap it and put it into the fridge.  I will then finish it with steam in a couple days. Looking forward to good Pastrami on Rye!

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Thanks for Lookin!

Smoke ON!

- Jason

 

[b-one]

Looks good how long will it take approximately for the steam bath?

 

[millerbuilds]

Looks good how long will it take approximately for the steam bath?

I will steam it for about 2 hours until the IT is 200-205 degrees.

- Jason

 

[millerbuilds]

4 Hours into the smoke.  Looking good!

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Smoke ON!

- Jason

 

[mneeley490]

Looks great so far! I wish I had some sort of reliable way of steaming.

 

[millerbuilds]

 
Looks great so far! I wish I had some sort of reliable way of steaming.

You can do it in a roasting pan on your stove top, just make sure it is up out of the water and covered.

I use a 18 Quart Roaster Oven. 

Smoke ON!

- Jason

 

[pc farmer]

My electric roaster cooker has a rack that the meat sits on with a lid.

I assume this will work for steaming???

Looks great by the way.

 

[millerbuilds]

 
My electric roaster cooker has a rack that the meat sits on with a lid.

I assume this will work for steaming???

Looks great by the way.

That is how I do it.  Never had an issue, just make sure the rack keeps the brisket out of the water.  Steam away!

- Jason

 

[pc farmer]

 
That is how I do it.  Never had an issue, just make sure the rack keeps the brisket out of the water.  Steam away!

- Jason

Sweet thanks

 

[millerbuilds]

Update:

The brisket is off the smoker and ready to go sleep in the fridge after a slow rest.  Couple of days and it will be ready for a steam bath!

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Thanks for lookin!

Smoke ON!
 

- Jason

 

[mneeley490]

 
My electric roaster cooker has a rack that the meat sits on with a lid.

I assume this will work for steaming???

Looks great by the way.

 
That is how I do it.  Never had an issue, just make sure the rack keeps the brisket out of the water.  Steam away!

- Jason

Yeah, that's the catch. Most racks are only 1/2"-1" high. Mine included. I guess I could put something else in there and lay the rack on top of it...

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks great so far Jason!

Al

 

[millerbuilds]

 
Yeah, that's the catch. Most racks are only 1/2"-1" high. Mine included. I guess I could put something else in there and lay the rack on top of it...

I know the issue, I used to raise it up with rolled up foil legs.  I then discovered that the rack from my oven roaster was higher and fit in my electric roaster. 

- Jason

 

[millerbuilds]

Good Evening Everyone!

Sorry it took me so long to get around to posting these pictures....

The Steaming went good, I steamed until the IT hit 205.  Since we were not able to have it for dinner (long story) I threw it in the fridge.  

The next day, I warmed it with steam until the IT was 140 Degrees, then tossed it under the broiler for 4 minutes.

It turned out great!  A bit more pepper than I wanted, but it was super tender!

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Kraut, Swiss, Yellow Mustard and Pastrami!

Yum!!!
 

Smoke ON!
 

- Jason