Smoking my first Pastrami

[big lew bbq]

I just put in my brined corned beef brisket into the smoker and running the smoker @ 235-240 degrees. I have included a few pics....I will update photos during the smoke!

I have a water pan directly below the Briskets, I just used two of the pickling spice packs along with water, just an experiment to see if it will add aroma or flavor.  

 

[smokinhusker]

Nice job! Can't wait for the finale!

 

[big lew bbq]

Here is a Q-View of the Briskets at 4 hours of smoking....the are sitting at an IT of 175 degrees.....I will let you know the total cook time.

Final Q-view to follow.....

 

[big lew bbq]

Here is the Finished Pastrami all sliced up on my new meat slicer!

Enjoy! I know i did!

 

[oldschoolbbq]

nice, now do your own brine with a fresh brisket...

 

[scarbelly]

Looking good - bet it tastes great