Pastrami

[metaluno67]

Ok folks being new here, I figured I'd jump right in. I'm a waterfowl hunter and this past weekend I made some goose pastrami. For my first time smoking, I'd have to say it was the best thing I've put to my mouth when it comes to wild game.
I've made corned goose many a time but with the smoker I got for Christmas I figured let's make some pastrami.
If anyone is interested in my process let me know and Ill post up the recipe.
Looking forward to any tips if someone here has made it also.

 

[s2k9k]

But of course we are interested! and if you have any pics we would love to see those too!

 

[metaluno67]

Here is what ya need first Corning the meat
4- breasts (2 geese)
3/4 cup Morton tender quick
3-tbsp pickling spice (put in cheese cloth bag)
1- tbsp dark brown sugar
1-tbsp granulated sugar
1- tbsp apple cider vinegar
4- gloves garlic sliced
1- cinammon stick
Clean goose breast well removing all silver skin, fat, and anything that doesn't look like meat Put all ingredients in a sealable plastic container (Tupperware is best) and cover meat with water. Shake well and put in fridge for 7-10 days. Shake the container at least once a day.
Remove meat and rinse real well with cold water. Squeeze meat or wring out moisture. Dry well with paper towels.
Pastrami process
3-tbs course ground black pepper
2-tbsp course ground coriander
I ground my seed in a mortar and pestle. Rub liberal amount of the seed on every square inch of the meat. I really pressed the rub in.
Temp is 225 and use apple get smoke going good then add your meat. Smoke for 2 hours. Then let cook for 2 hours. The last 1/2 hr I smoked using cherry. 5 hours is max time and temp is 160. I like my waterfowl MR so I cut time by 1/2 hour.
Ill post pictures soon as I figure out how to.
If ya have any questions let me know. I'm sure there are plenty of people that know a whole lot more than I.
This was my very first time smoking anything, so if you have any tips let me know.

 

[metaluno67]

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• metaluno67
• Dec 31, 2012

 

[metaluno67]

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• metaluno67
• Dec 31, 2012

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• metaluno67
• Dec 31, 2012

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• metaluno67
• Dec 31, 2012

 

[metaluno67]

Pretty simple to upload to this site. Enjoy the photos and no drooling on your keyboard.

 

[woodcutter]

Up till now I have given up on anything good made with goose. I've tried grilling on the Weber , smoking, baking in the oven. Never had any luck. Love hunting them but quit for these reasons. I'm going to try that Pastrami when I get a chance. Very good post!
 

 

[metaluno67]

Whole key to cooking goose is not to over cook, remove the skin, fat, and silver skin. You will love the pastrami.

 

[driedstick]

Dang nab it that looks good

 

[kathrynn]

I have beef pastrami in the fridge waiting for tomorrow. Hope mine looksxas good as yours!

 

[thoseguys26]

Found it! Looks awesome. I need to get on some geese now!