Smoked Pastrami

Name: Smoked Pastrami
Prep time: 144 h
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 152 h
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 5 lbs brisket flat; 1 tbsp black pepper corns; 1 tbsp coriander; 1 tbsp mustard seeds; 1 tbsp red chili flakes; 1 tbsp all spice berries; 1 tbsp whole cloves; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground mace; 1 bayleaf (torn up); 1 stick cinnamon (crushed); 4 quarts water; 1 ½ cups kosher salt; 1 cup white sugar; 4 tsp pink curing salt; 10 cloves garlic (crushed); 8 lbs ice; 4 tbsp black peppercorns; 4 tbsp coriander seeds; yellow mustard

Instructions

Prep:144hCook:8h

This smoked pastrami recipe is unlike any other. Cured over several days before cooked low and slow over cherry wood, this is the perfect way to enjoy brisket flat.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:09:47 GMT