Pastrami time

[blackened]

Finally decided to take my first shot at a pastrami..

I cheated on the curing part by picking up a 4 lb corned beef brisket. While it turned out great, next time I'll definitely start from scratch with TQ.

Started off by soaking it in ice water for 5 hours, changing the water several times, to remove some of the sodium.

Rubbed on a little evoo and a rub that consisted of:

1/2 cup whole black peppercorns
2 TBS coriander seeds
1 tsp each dry mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder
3 tsp of chipotle powder that I made earlier in the year.

and then into the fridge overnight to rest..

Smoked it in the drum with cherry wood for 6 hours, and rested for a couple hours..

Here it is sliced up as thin as I could get it ..

Turned out great! Probably better than any store bought I've ever had..

Thanks for looking!

 

[scubadoo97]

First shot won't be your last. Excellent Job. Looks fantastic

 

[fire it up]

Congrats on the pastrami Chris.
It truly is so much better than any I have bought in a local deli.

for trying something new and doing a great job!
Liked the mix of seasonings you used...especially the chipotle

 

[alx]

Nice job.Definetly pastrami month...

 

[rivet]

Yet another outstanding pastrami this month!! I see that chipotle is a popular hot-spice to put into pastrami....how's it taste or mix with the juniper and other spices?

You did a beautiful job on yours too....

 

[got14u]

Yet another pastrami smoke...looks awesome and nice slices...did the chipotle come through ????

 

[blackened]

The chipotle came through big time.. the bark had a nice bite to it, but with the little bit of bark on each slice, it wasn't overpowering.. Thanks for the compliments guys..

 

[beer-b-q]

Looks Great Chris...

Pastrami Month indeed...

 

[mballi3011]

It really is pastrami month for sure. I like yours and you said you got some of the chipotle to come thur. I like that I always want alittle kick to my food.