pastrami

[jpayer]

Boy it’s been a while since I’ve posted! I’ve been lurking for too long looking at all this wonderful smoked meat. I’ve decided to do some pastrami using my BTMLE.

They are both store bought corned beefs. The one on the left I forgot to apply the spicy brown mustard before rubbing (oops) but remembered before rubbing the one on the right.

Using some cherry wood scraps I got from a friends sawmill and cut them into planks. Sure is nice to know people . I plan on smoking to 200 IT. I’ll keep you posted!

 

[Sodaking27]

Looks like you are off to a fine start.

 

[SmokyMose]

I'm in, jpayer! Just did a Pastrami last weekend, also with store bought. Gotta take advantage of the St Patty's sales, right?
I did mine in a Sous Vide instead of the smoker, though. Too cold out for me to tend the offset :rolleyes:

Watching....

 

[jpayer]

I'm in, jpayer! Just did a Pastrami last weekend, also with store bought. Gotta take advantage of the St Patty's sales, right?
I did mine in a Sous Vide instead of the smoker, though. Too cold out for me to tend the offset :rolleyes:

Watching....

Yeah we got a break in the weather here in northwest Indiana. This 44 degree weather feels like 60! I need to get a Sous Vide. I see too many awesome things done with it.

 

[jpayer]

IT is at 149. Smelling fantastic. Decided to throw on 2 t-bones and a porterhouse seasoned with Montreal and some Lea & Perkins and do a reverse sear for dinner tonight. Can’t wait!

 

[pc farmer]

View attachment 357652 IT is at 149. Smelling fantastic. Decided to throw on 2 t-bones and a porterhouse seasoned with Montreal and some Lea & Perkins and do a reverse sear for dinner tonight. Can’t wait!

Thats looking like some great meals coming

 

[jpayer]

Steaks are in and seared in my cast iron with some butter. Turned out great! Now I’m waiting on the pastrami to get to 200!

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks fantastic!
Nice job on the steaks!
Looking forward to seeing the pastrami!
Al

 

[gmc2003]

Boy that looks good. You'll be eating well for a few days.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[redheelerdog]

Show us that pastrami man! I'm hungry!

 

[jpayer]

Wow I feel like a jerk! Took pictures the morning after the smoke and completely forgot to post them. I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me :). Finished up the pastrami just after midnight. Wrapped it and threw it in the refrigerator overnight. It turned out a little salty (didn’t soak in water before smoking) but evened out once I piled it on some rye with mustard. All in all it was good, nice smoke. Will definitely pre-soak before the smoke next time.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Like the food, nice job!
Like the Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition also. :cool:

 

[Bearcarver]

I don't know about the others, but I forgive you!:D

Looks Great Too!!:)
Like.

Bear

 

[yankee2bbq]

Looks good! Points for sure!

Also, I grew up in northwest Indiana and do not miss the winters, except sledding in the dunes!

 

[sandyut]

I can only hope to make something that good looking! Nice work

 

[jpayer]

Looks good! Points for sure!

Also, I grew up in northwest Indiana and do not miss the winters, except sledding in the dunes!

The Dunes are a family favorite! We are lucky to be only 15 minuets from such beauty. The winters never seem to end! Come on summer!

 

[jpayer]

I can only hope to make something that good looking! Nice work

Thank you!

 

[sandyut]

Do you do a water soak at all to reduce the salt levels before smokin?

 

[xray]

You’re sure eating good now, everything looks great! I could go for some pastrami.

 

[jpayer]

Do you do a water soak at all to reduce the salt levels before smokin?

I did not soak the store bought corned beef in water first. I will definitely soak next time.