Homemade Pastrami

Name: Homemade Pastrami
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: corn beef brisket flat; coarse black pepper; granulated garlic powder; garlic powder; smoked paprika; brown sugar; toasted rye bread; French/Russian dressing; Swiss cheese; sauerkraut

24 mins prepServes 4

This homemade pastrami recipe involves soaking a corn beef brisket flat, applying a flavorful rub, and smoking it to perfection. The pastrami is then served on toasted rye bread with traditional toppings like Swiss cheese and sauerkraut for a delicious Reuben sandwich.

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1: Soak the corn beef brisket flat in water for 24 hours in the fridge.

2: Remove the brisket from the water, rinse again, and pat dry.

3: Apply the pastrami rub made of coarse black pepper, granulated garlic powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar.

4: Smoke the brisket with BBQ pellets at 175°F until the internal temperature reaches 200-205°F.

5: Wrap the brisket with butcher paper or foil during smoking.

6: Let the pastrami rest for an hour wrapped.

7: Slice thin and serve on toasted rye bread with French/Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut.

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