Who likes Pastrami? W/Qview

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txbigred

Meat Mopper
Original poster
Jul 19, 2008
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Atascocita, TX
Well, I made one of these last week and it was so good, I had to make another.

I started out with a corned beef I got at Sams Club. 3.84 lbs.




I soaked it ice water for 6 hours, with a change in water after 3 hours to get the excess salt out.




Took it out of the water and dried it off. Rubbed it with molasses to get the spices to stick good.



All spiced up with a blend of Coriander, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Mustard Seed, Onion & Garlic powder.




Into the MES smoker it goes, at 225*




All done after about 6.5 hours, and sitting on the counter to rest. Took it to 165* At this point, there was only 2.3 lbs. left.




After sitting in the fridge all night, I sliced it up this morning. Man is this stuff good!! Going to have this on toasted French bread with deli mustard and Swiss & Provolone cheese melted on top. Mmmmmmm




Dave
 
Looks great Dave!

Care to share the measurements of the spices? This is on the long list of things to try. Thanks!
 
Sure, but I am always trying new blends. On this one I used 3 TBS CBP, 2 TBS coriander ( cracked), 1 TBS Mustard seed (cracked), 1 TBS each of white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, & paprika.

Dave
 
nice lookin pastrami, bet that sndwich you are fixin' to have is gonna be good.
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Looks awesome
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Nice looking pastrami.

I did one last Saturday. A 3 lb flat. In the MES at 230 for 9 hrs to 170 deg. Finished in the oven over steam to 200 deg. Final weight of the pastrami 1.5 lbs
 
Great looking cut of meat, and the finished product is impressive. I've done a few 'strami smokes this summer but hadn't heard of rubbing with molasses applying the cracked spices. Thanks for the tip & for sharing the Q-view!

They may shrink a good deal, but that just means the flavor is that much more concentrated : )

Aside to Pineywoods - Glad to see you back on the boards today and posting. Hope your health continues to improve.
 
I ain't but 3-4 states away.. Hell, I just might join you for supper..
I can be there in about a week....

Shor looks good from here.. nice job.
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Hemi..
 
Thats one fine looking hunk of pastrami there Bigred.
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Me too, me too!

Looks great by the way, nothing better than smoking your own pastrami. Went to grab a full packer the other day to cure and smoke but of course they were all out, delivery day is tomorrow so crossing my fingers on that.
 
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