Yet another Pastrami thread.

[clifish]

Well after reading @chopsaw, @bill ace 350, @fxsales1959 threads very recently I had to do it.

I already had a corned beef in the freezer a 3 pounder flat cut. Over night soak with a couple water changes.

rubbed with the usual spices, coriander, bay leaf, pepper and I am sure other stuff. It has been a while since I blended this.

Onto the MB800 with mesquite briquettes and hickory chunks and a couple of cherry chunks. Was on there for about 6 hours with temps going from 225 - 275, wind was certainly a factor. Pulled at 160. Fat side scored and facing up.

Took Rich's @chopsaw advice and into the Cassori (cheaper version of an instapot). I believe @thirdeye was the originator of this finish method? Anyway, went 45 minutes full pressure, fat side down and natural release..still tough. Went another 30 same way and perfection.

Onto the slicer for thin slicing.

Making the Sammie, Got me some nice, unsliced marble rye from the bakery.

Started some greens, OK opened the glory brand can and added onions and bacon. Honestly, I have stopped trying to make my own and grab their canned versions and just kick it up a bit.

Bread getting some melted cheese.

All made up with sauerkraut, thousand Island and hot sauce on the greens.

Of course the obligatory David shot @DRKsmoking.

I will say this is the only way I will ever do this anymore, the finish in the instapot is the key. I am sure timing will vary by cut/ brand but what brisket is not like that? just keep checking with a probe. I want to thank @chopsaw for his help along the way on this.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Looks great and thank you for the plug.

I do like a close up of great food , and this is it.

Well done , and now I'm very hungury.

David

 

[chopsaw]

Awesome !! What a fantastic sandwich .

I believe thirdeye was the originator of this finish method?

Yup . I took his lead on this , made some adjustments on the second one .

I will say this is the only way I will ever do this anymore, the finish in the instapot is the key.

It's crazy how good it is . So tender .
You're right . There will be some time adjustments for the pressure finish , depending on the cut , size and the meat itself .
Cliff , I'm happy it came out bud .
Really nice work .
Now cure your own and it gets even better . Hey , the store bought comes out damn good though .

 

[mike243]

Looks great, I like to throw it in the fridge for 3-4 hours if I am going to use the electric slicer, it firms up enough to not fall apart with thin slices, coarse right out of the pot to the bread is hard to beat lol

 

[clifish]

Awesome !! What a fantastic sandwich .

Yup . I took his lead on this , made some adjustments on the second one .


It's crazy how good it is . So tender .
You're right . There will be some time adjustments for the pressure finish , depending on the cut , size and the meat itself .
Cliff , I'm happy it came out bud .
Really nice work .
Now cure your own and it gets even better . Hey , the store bought comes out damn good though .

yeah, curing, fermenting, sausage making are all on future to do list...maybe when I retire?

 

[clifish]

Looks great, I like to throw it in the fridge for 3-4 hours if I am going to use the electric slicer, it firms up enough to not fall apart with thin slices, coarse right out of the pot to the bread is hard to beat lol

Thanks, I wanted a warm sandwich for dinner and it was getting late. It actually sliced pretty good on my cheap slicer, very little shredding.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Nice work all around Cliff, I’d be all over that for sure.

 

[thirdeye]

I believe thirdeye was the originator of this finish method? Anyway, went 45 minutes full pressure, fat side down and natural release..still tough. Went another 30 same way and perfection.

That looks really nice, and the slicing is perfecto. Grobbel's is an excellent brand. My Sam's carried that brand for many years, then introduced their Member Mark brand. I'm betting it's a Grobbel's product that has been re-branded, but can't confirm that. I'll make a note of your pressure times.

Thanks for the compliment of being the pioneer of a pressure finish, but in the 1930's my Grandmother pressure canned a lot of wild game, beef, chicken and also home corned beef and venison..., and the family cooked a lot of meats in a pressure cooker. So, my Grandmother gets the credit for teaching it to me. That said, I have promoted the pressure finish on several BBQ forums since the early 2000's.

 

[JLeonard]

Just had lunch......Now I want a sammich!

Jim

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Very nice, Cliff, we like pastrami sandwiches and homemade? What's not to love about that?

This to me is the money shot...

I could do a lot with those slices...

 

[clifish]

Thanks Charles, one thing I forgot to mention is I used a can of beer and some water in the instapot at the end, just enough to still be below the meat.

 

[chopsaw]

used a can of beer and some water in the instapot at the end, just enough to still be below the meat.

Good idea . I was thinking about the pack of pickling spice that came with it , or maybe some rosemary and thyme .

 

[JLinza]

Man, that looks delicious. I could dive head first into that.

 

[jcam222]

Man Cliff you're killing me!! What a beautiful bunch of slices and dang that sandwich! I've got about a half dozen Groebel points stashed.

 

[clifish]

Man Cliff you're killing me!! What a beautiful bunch of slices and dang that sandwich! I've got about a half dozen Groebel points stashed.

I am sorry I did not look around after St. Patrick's day, probably some good corned beef deals to be had. I would like to try the point on this as well.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

That looks awesome. I could kill that. Great job!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Very nice man, that looks top notch! Awesome job!

 

[gmc2003]

You guys and the pastrami these days. You're killing me. Fantastic looking Sammy Cliff.

Point for sure
Chris

I am sorry I did not look around after St. Patrick's day, probably some good corned beef deals to be had

Not around here. I think they jacked the price up this year post St. Patties day.