Pastrami Recipe

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Pastrami
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Directions:

  1. Trim the beef.
  2. Combine the salt, pepper, sugar, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
  3. Working on a clean, nonporous surface, rub the seasoning mixture into all surfaces of the beef.
  4. Place the beef with all the seasonings into a heavy:-duty sealable plastic bag.
  5. Expel the excess air, and carefully tie and seal the bag.
  6. Put the bag in the cooler.
  7. Rotate and lightly massage the sealed bag at least once a day for 12 days.
  8. SMOKING Preheat the smoker to 650F (180C). Adjust the dampers to wide open.
  9. Remove the beef from the plastic bag.
  10. Using a trussing needle and strong cord, provide a secure loop to hang the meat on a smoke stick.
  11. Place into the smoker Allow to air dry with no smoke for a full 24 hours.
  12. Remove the meat from the smoker and cover loosely.
  13. Set the temperature at 1'3()0F (540C) with the dampers wide open.
  14. Return the meat to the smoker and hold at this setting for 2 hours.
  15. Adjust the dampers to one-half open.
  16. Monitor the temperature and raise the tempera ture gradually over the next several hours.
  17. Remove the pastrami when its internal temperature reaches 1200F (490C). Do not shower with cold water.
  18. Apply a finishing rub of cracked pepper.
  19. Cool quickly and wrap tightly.
  20. Refrigerate for 2 days before using.
  21. To cook, unwrap the chilled pastrami and place in a large quantity of white beef stock.
  22. Bring quickly to a full boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 or more hours until tender.
  23. Store the pastrami tightly wrapped and well-chilled at all times.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 978.63 Kcal (4097 kJ)
Calories from fat 451.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.22g 77%
Sodium 9079.89mg 378%
Potassium 262.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.13g 5%
Sugars 9.64g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 126.13g 252%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 47%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.57 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.96g 77%
Sodium 1981.5mg 378%
Potassium 57.21mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.08g 5%
Sugars 2.1g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 3%
Protein 27.53g 252%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 47%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 16.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.6
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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