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Pastrami

adapted to using home-cured corned beef

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb home-cured corned beef
  • 1 tbsp black pepper corns
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tbsp molasses
Instructions
  1. Remove the corned beef from the brine, rinse, and leave in the refrigerator overnight.

  2. Start the smoker about 200-225 degrees F.  Brush the corned beef with molasses.  Crush peppercorns and coriander and sprinkle to coat the roast well.  Place the brisket in the smoker, and smoke for 2 hours or so.

  3. Remove from smoker, and either store to later continue(wrapped in foil, refrigerated) or proceed. 

  4. Preheat oven to 250.  Place pastrami in a rack, and fill pan below with 2 cups of boiling water.  Cover with foil, and place in oven until internal temperature reaches 225 degrees F.  Remove from heat, and let rest for 15 minutes.  Slice, enjoy.