Corned Beef and Pastrami

[Sammconn]

So. As some of you may have noticed, a couple weeks ago I made some ham.
Once I wrapped that up, I broke down a sirloin tip.
It went into a pickle and today it becomes pastrami.

Now for those unaware.
Pastrami is smoked corned beef, well smoked, uncooked corned beef.


Here it is being broken down.


Much to my dismay here is the next picture.
It spent about 10 days in the pickle.
Last night drained it off and added fresh water to desalinate it some.
Today it’s in the smoker to cook.

It’s chilly today and the smoker needs some insulation. Current air temp about 25, but a good breeze killing the temps.
I’ll have a delicious smelling packing blanket later.

[Sammconn]

If you were to choose corned beef instead the process changes.

Where I drained and filled with fresh water you would instead put the corned beef into a pot.

Cover with water and then bring to a boil.
It is cooked in water and then is done.

Pastrami is smoked.

I used sirloin tip instead of brisket.
Some may shun me for that.
It works with most cuts. Trying sirloin this time.


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[Sammconn]

So the Pit Boss failed me as the outdoor temps fell.
To be fair it dropped to zero overnight.
The wind tunnel that was set up in contributed to the fail as well.

Had to move into the garage.
Finished the pieces in the oven as once wrapped smoke isn’t getting in anyway.

At midnight they hit temp and I pulled them out to cool.
Not how I planned the night as 05:00 comes fast.

Pics and final product to come.

[Sammconn]

Sliced and packed it all up tonight.





Netted close to 8 1/2 pounds finished.

I should have cooked sooner.
It’s salty.
I should have switched the water again but thought with the volume I had in the meat tub it would have been ok.

Good news is.
I don’t mind salty foods.
It may seem saltier due to the diet I’m on.
But man…it’s good.


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[Sammconn]

All the little chunks that broke off are in a small tin to make corned beef hash on the weekend.


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[oklawall]

I don't know if it would help at those temperatures or with the wind. I had ordered one of Pit Boss insulated blankets for my smoker and works great. Cut down cold weather smoking time and pellet use a bunch. Check the Pit Boss website. Sometimes, they have them on sale for like 40-50% off

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[Sammconn]

I don't know if it would help at those temperatures or with the wind. I had ordered one of Pit Boss insulated blankets for my smoker and works great. Cut down cold weather smoking time and pellet use a bunch. Check the Pit Boss website. Sometimes, they have them on sale for like 40-50% off

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I’ve been looking at them and think to a point it would help.
The wind was the killer the other day.
When it just gets too cold it will still need to come into the warm.

[Flyin6]

My mouth is watering!!!!!!

[Sammconn]

My mouth is watering!!!!!!

I’ll just leave this here…like I said in my time post, nothing off limits. I sure did enjoy these.


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[Flyin6]

My mouth is watering!!!!!!

I’ll just leave this here…like I said in my time post, nothing off limits. I sure did enjoy these.


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OK, Sam, so you said you were dieting

Sorry bro but the bread is straight-up sugar...

I'll do ya a favor, give that to me! ;-)

[Sammconn]

My mouth is watering!!!!!!

I’ll just leave this here…like I said in my time post, nothing off limits. I sure did enjoy these.


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OK, Sam, so you said you were dieting

Sorry bro but the bread is straight-up sugar...

I'll do ya a favor, give that to me! ;-)

Yes I am.
You’re welcome anytime to stop in for one.
Now that’s a jaunt but I’ll have one ready if yer-ah comin.

For real though, yes I’m dieting.
But. Nothing. And I’ll stand by it, nothing food wise is off limits.
Well the sugary junk may well be gone forever now as I do t miss it at all.
Moderation.
Well this wasn’t but I couldn’t leave it.
Only one cheat day per week, so why not go for it.

And man did I sleep good full of protein and carbs…lol.

[Flyin6]

Stopping up to visit you has crossed my mind more than once.

This year: Wyoming/Montana
Next year: Alaska
The following year, I was kinda thinking Newfoundland, but, maybe???