Smoked Pastrami (From Scratch Version)

Source : Trim Fat From Brisket Leaving About A 1/4 Inch Thickness Of Fat Layer Place Coriander Black Peppercorn And Mustard Seed In A Pan And Roast For 2 Minute...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 1, 2026

Step:

  1. Trim fat from Brisket leaving about a 1/4 inch thickness of fat layer.

    Smoked Pastrami (From Scratch Version) recipe step 1 photo
  2. Place Coriander, Black Peppercorn and Mustard Seed in a pan and roast for 2 minutes over stovetop.

  3. Remove from pan, roughly crush in a motar and pedastil.

  4. Place in a bowl and add the remaining pickling spices. Break up the cinnamon stick and bay leaves add to it, mix spices well.

    Smoked Pastrami (From Scratch Version) recipe step 4 photo
  5. Now to make the brine. In a large pot add the water, both salt, garlic, all the pickling spices and Sugar. Mix well. Bring to boil and remove from heat. Set aside.

  6. In a large plastic container, place the ice. Slowly pour the hot Brine mix over the ice.

  7. Once Brine is cool, place Brisket in tub. Making sure Brine is cool. Cover with plastic wrap. Place lid on tub. Place tub in refrigerator. Let cure in refrigerator for 7 days.

    Smoked Pastrami (From Scratch Version) recipe step 7 photo
  8. After 7 days remove Brisket from tub, discard Brine. Throughly wash Brisket in water to remove the salty Brine. Pat dry with a towel.

  9. Now for the Rub. Combine all Rub ingredients. Mix well.

  10. Coat Brisket with mustard by hand as a binder.

  11. Pat on by hand as much of the Rub mixture as you see fit to use.

  12. Plastic wrap completely, place in the refrigerator overnight.

  13. The next day, Pre heat smoker to 250 degrees.

  14. Place the brisket in smoker, for 2 hours.

  15. After 2 hours, remove Brisket, wrap it up with heavy duty foil completely. Place back in smoker. Add the meat probe.

  16. Continue smokeing until internal Temp is 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

  17. Remove Brisket, leave it in foil to rest for 30 minutes, this let's it absorb the juices.

  18. Slice as you please, I try to slice as thin as humanly possible.

  19. Place slices between roll, add mustard and pickles.

  20. For left overs, 2 or more days out reheat slices in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

  21. Enjoy!

    Smoked Pastrami (From Scratch Version) recipe step 21 photo

Ingredients

  1. 6-10 Lb Beef Brisket(The Flat End)
  2. For The Pickling Spice Mix:
  3. 2 tbsp coriander seed
  4. 2 tbsp black peppercorn
  5. 2 tbsp mustard seed
  6. 1 tbsp red chili flakes
  7. 2 tbsp all-spice berries
  8. 1 tbsp whole cloves
  9. 1 tbsp ground ginger
  10. 1 tbsp ground mace
  11. 1 stick cinnamon
  12. 2 bay leaves
  13. For The Brine:
  14. 1 gallon water
  15. 1 gallon ice
  16. 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
  17. 1 cup sugar
  18. 4 tsp pink curing salt
  19. 10 cloves garlic
  20. The Rub:
  21. 1/2 cup ground coriander
  22. 1/3 cup garlic powder
  23. 1/2 cup coarse black pepper
  24. 2 tbsp paprika
  25. 2 tbsp thyme
  26. 1 tbsp onion powder
  27. The Binder:
  28. as needed mustard

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