Pastrami

Curing MixBeefHot SmokingHard5-8 hrs93 °C110-130 °COak or Hickory
New York classic. Beef brisket cured, seasoned, smoked and steamed.
Ingredients(for 1 kg)
Curing salt40 g
Sugar20 g
Coarse black pepper20 g
Coarse coriander10 g
Garlic powder5 g
Mustard powder5 g
Smoked paprika5 g
Instructions
1
Curing
7-10 daysWet cure. Turn daily.
2
Pepper Coating
1 hourRinse, dry. Thickly apply crushed pepper + coriander.
3
Smoking
5-8 hours120 °C, smoke ON until 93 °C core.
4
Steaming
2-3 hoursOptional: Steam or wrap at 100 °C until butter-tender.
Pro Tip
Steam after smoking until butter-tender. The pepper coating is crucial.
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