Best 4 Pastrami Rubbed Brisket Recipes

Pastrami rubbed brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the pastrami rub and the slow-cooked brisket creates a tender and juicy piece of meat that is sure to impress your friends and family. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for pastrami rubbed brisket, providing you with all the information you need to create this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen. Whether you are a seasoned pitmaster or a novice cook, we have a recipe that is perfect for you, so let's get started and discover the secrets of making the ultimate pastrami rubbed brisket.

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PASTRAMI RUB

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This pastrami rub is the perfect seasoning blend for your homemade smoked pastrami. Just a simple mix of ingredients, including black peppercorns, coriander, and mustard seeds. It will complete your corned beef brisket recipe.

Provided by Ben

Categories Dry Rub

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tbsp black peppercorns
4 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds

Steps:

Remove brisket from brining bucket. Run under cold water to remove any excess spice or solution. Pat down with paper towel.
Mix black pepper and coriander in small bowl.
Apply a thin layer of yellow mustard across surface of brisket, on all sides.
Apply seasoning mix liberally across all sides of the brisket.

HOMEMADE PASTRAMI RUB RECIPE

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Pastrami is one of the few opportunities where you want to avoid moisture after the brining step. No, if you want to add even more of a flavor profile to your pastrami, you will want to use a dry rub.

Provided by cavetools

Categories Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Pepper, black, coarsely ground, 4 tbsp
Powder, coriander, 2 tbsp
Powder, mustard, 1 tsp
Sugar, brown, 1 tbsp
Paprika, 1 tbsp
Powder, garlic, 2 tsp
Powder, onion, 2 tsp

Steps:

Combine all of these ingredients together into a bowl until you have an even blend.
Transfer the contents to an air-tight container so that you can preserve the seasonings' flavors for as long as possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 kcal, ServingSize 80 g

PRIMETIME PASTRAMI

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories main-dish

Time P5DT8h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 gallon water
10 ounces light brown sugar
5 ounces kosher salt
2 ounces pink curing salt
5 teaspoons coriander seeds
5 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons crushed juniper berries
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
6 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
Ice
1 cup black peppercorns
3/4 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup juniper berries
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons red chile flakes
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 whole brisket, trimmed

Steps:

For the brine: In a large stockpot, add half of the water, the brown sugar, kosher salt, curing salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, juniper berries, chile flakes, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon and star anise and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 30 minutes. Add the remaining water with some ice to chill the brine.
For the rub: Grind the peppercorns, coriander and juniper until crushed but still a little chunky. Add to a mixing bowl. Add the salt, brown sugar, chile flakes and granulated garlic and stir to combine.
For the pastrami: First, clean all the fat off the brisket including the "V" between the two muscles, then follow the fat between the two muscles and separate them making a flat and a cap.
Transfer the brine to a large hotel pan or roasting pan. Add the brisket and refrigerate at least 5 days and no more than 10 days. Make sure the brisket is stirred once a day to get an evenly brined brisket.
After a minimum of 5 days, prepare a smoker for 225 degrees F.
Remove the pastrami, rinse it and blot dry with paper towels. Thoroughly rub the brined brisket with the pastrami rub. Place in smoker and cook for 8 hours until the internal temperature reaches 210 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

EASY HOMEMADE PASTRAMI

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Great pastrami is not the easiest thing to find west of the Catskills, so a few years ago I embarked on a mission to find a way to turn the common corned beef into something similar. My goal was to come up with a reasonable substitute that could be done in less than a day at home, without a smoker, or any other special equipment. Impossible? No!

Provided by Chef John

Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Corned Beef Recipes

Time 15h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup coarsely ground fresh black pepper
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 pounds corned beef brisket

Steps:

Mix garlic and vegetable oil in a small bowl. Set aside for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
Combine black pepper, paprika, coriander, dry mustard, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
Cover a baking sheet with a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Coat aluminum foil with prepared garlic oil. Lay corned beef brisket on foil and brush with remaining garlic oil.
Cover all sides of corned beef brisket completely with pepper mixture, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons.
With fat side of corned beef brisket up, wrap in the sheet of aluminum foil. Place wrapped corned beef on another sheet of aluminum foil with the seam and fat side down. Place double-wrapped corned beef on a third sheet of aluminum foil (seam down), and wrap again.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 hours.
Remove pastrami from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 3 hours.
With pastrami still wrapped in aluminum foil, place in a freezer bag or other plastic bag and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Remove pastrami from refrigerator, unwrap, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of remaining pepper mixture.
Place pastrami in the oven, 6 to 8 inches below broiler heat. Broil briefly to brown surface, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pastrami from the oven and slice thinly, about 1/8-inch slices.
Heat a large skillet over low heat.
Heat pastrami slices in the skillet with a few drops of water until fat begins to turn from white to translucent, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4709.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 979.8 mg, Fat 383.9 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 273.2 g, SaturatedFat 103.4 g, Sodium 22099.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

Choose the right cut of meat. A brisket flat is the best cut for pastrami, as it has a good amount of fat that will help keep the meat moist during the cooking process.
Use a good quality pastrami rub. The rub is what will give the brisket its signature flavor, so make sure to use a rub that you like. You can find many different pastrami rubs available online or in stores.
Smoke the brisket low and slow. The ideal temperature for smoking brisket is between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoking the brisket at a low temperature will help to render the fat and make the meat tender.
Use a water pan. A water pan will help to keep the brisket moist during the smoking process. You can add some apple cider vinegar or beef broth to the water pan to add extra flavor to the brisket.
Let the brisket rest before slicing. Once the brisket is finished smoking, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pastrami-rubbed brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your pastrami-rubbed brisket turns out perfect every time. So fire up your smoker and give this recipe a try!