Pastrami

[meridianman]

Looks great! How long was the total cook time the way you did it, 4 hour smoke + ? hour in the oven? Trying to approximate the length of time. I'm going to do this for Christmas to pair with our smoked duck.

 

[opsmokin]

Nice looking strami.  I like the idea of steaming.  Been trying to emulate Katz's and I think the steam may get me closer.

 

[big lew bbq]

 
Looks great! How long was the total cook time the way you did it, 4 hour smoke + ? hour in the oven? Trying to approximate the length of time. I'm going to do this for Christmas to pair with our smoked duck.

It took around 6 hours, but keep in mind that Time can vary! I have had smaller or less weight pastrami's take 7-8 hours.  DO NOT use time to figure out when it is done you must go by Internal Temp!!

 

[paprika pal]

That looks awesome:drool

 

[mneeley490]

Looks great! But I was wondering if anyone has used to something besides water to steam? As Alton Brown always says, "Water doesn't bring anything to the party." Perhaps apple juice or beef broth?

 

[rdknb]

Looks good, well done, I also make it via corned beef, but I soak it in water for about 6 hours.  Just to much salt with out doing that

 

[pc farmer]

 
Looks great! But I was wondering if anyone has used to something besides water to steam? As Alton Brown always says, "Water doesn't bring anything to the party." Perhaps apple juice or beef broth?

I use beef broth.

 

[raider2119]

Wade:

And therein lies the rub.....