Beef Pastrami Recipe Recipe

Name: Beef Pastrami Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Black peppercorns; 1 Tbsp. Dry thyme plus; 2 tsp Dry thyme; 6 x Bay leaves crumbled; 2 tsp Whole cloves; 1/4 c. Chopped garlic; 2 tsp Whole juniper berries plus; 1/3 c. Crushed juniper berries; 6 c. Water; 3/4 c. Light brown sugar - (packed); 3/4 c. Kosher salt; 1 x Beef brisket - (abt 4 to 5 lbs); 2/3 c. Coarsely-grnd black pepper

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. Black peppercorns
1 Tbsp. Dry thyme plus
2 tsp Dry thyme
6 x Bay leaves crumbled
2 tsp Whole cloves
1/4 c. Chopped garlic
2 tsp Whole juniper berries plus
1/3 c. Crushed juniper berries
6 c. Water
3/4 c. Light brown sugar - (packed)
3/4 c. Kosher salt
1 x Beef brisket - (abt 4 to 5 lbs)
2/3 c. Coarsely-grnd black pepper

1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, garlic and whole juniper berries.
2
In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, brown sugar and salt.
3
Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
4
Remove from the heat and add in dry spice mix and steep for 1 hour.
5
Place the brisket in a glass or possibly plastic container.
6
Pour the seasoned brine to cover the brisket completely.
7
Cover and chill for 3 weeks, turning the brisket every couple of days.
8
Preheat the smoker.
9
Combine the crushed juniper berries and grnd black pepper in a small bowl.
10
Using the palm and heel of your hand, press two-thirds of the berry and pepper mix into the brisket.
11
Press the remaining mix into the other side.
12
Place the brisket in the smoker and smoke for about 4 hrs.
13
Remove from the smoker and cold for 30 min.
14
Place the brisket in a large Dutch oven, cover with water and place over medium heat.
15
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for two hrs.
16
Remove from the pan and cold completely.
17
Slice into thin slices and serve.
18
This recipe yields about 4 pounds pastrami.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. Black peppercorns, 1 Tbsp. Dry thyme plus, 2 tsp Dry thyme, 6 x Bay leaves crumbled, and more.

Yes, Beef Pastrami Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Pastrami Recipe

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