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Pastrami Recipe

A delicious homemade pastrami recipe that's perfect for sandwiches.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 5 lb Beef brisket
  • ½ cup Kosher salt
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Black pepper coarsely ground
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander seeds crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds crushed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Mix all the spices together in a bowl.
  2. 2. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef brisket.
  3. 3. Place the brisket in a large pot and cover with water. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, turning occasionally.
  4. 4. After curing, rinse the brisket thoroughly and pat dry.
  5. 5. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
  6. 6. Smoke the brisket until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C), about 4 hours.
  7. 7. Let the pastrami rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meat, Pastrami, Sandwich
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