ElfyPastrami is a dish originated from Romania made by the Jewish people. Usually is made from beef brisket and sometimes from lamb, or turkey.
The raw meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, and then smoked and steamed. Like corned beef, pastrami was originally created as a way to preserve meat before the invention of refrigeration.
One of the iconic meats of American Jewish cuisine and New York City cuisine, hot pastrami is typically served at delicatessens on sandwiches such as the pastrami on rye.
| Prep time | Cook Time | Rest Time | Total Time |
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| 2900 min | 420 min | 180 min | 3500 min |
Pastrami was introduced to the United States in a wave of Jewish immigration from Bessarabia and Romania in the second half of the 19th century. The modified “pastrami” spelling was probably introduced in imitation of the American English salami.
Romanian Jews emigrated to New York as early as 1872. Among Jewish Romanians, goose breasts were commonly made into pastrami because they were available. Beef navel was cheaper than goose meat in America, so the Romanian Jews in America adapted their recipe and began to make the cheaper-alternative beef pastrami.
Ingredients
Brine
Pastrami spice
Instructions
Making the brine.
In a large container combine brown sugar, kosher salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, hot pepper flakes, bay leaves, garlic and water.
Stir to combine.Place the wagyu brisket into the brine, cover, and place in fridge for 2 days.
Flip the brisket once a day.After 24 hour, take out the meat from brine.
Before placing back the meat into the container, the brine must be replaced with fresh water. Place back in refrigerator for an extra night.Next morning remove the meat and put it to a paper towel.
Using paper towels, pat the meat dry.
Meanwhile make the spice for the pastrami,To make the spice, mix the black peppercorns, coriander seeds and mustard seeds in a blender. (I used coffee grinder).
Blend until the mixture will be a coarse chunky powder.
Combine with all the other spices, like onion powder, garlic powder, hot chilli pepper and paprika in a bowl.Season the meat generously with the spice mixture on all sides, using all the spice mixture.
Place the brisket on a wire rack set on a baking tray. Pour boiling water into the tray, then tightly cover with aluminum foil (foil should not touch the meat).
Place meat in a 162°C (325 °F) oven to steam cook for another 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 95°C (203 °F).When is done, remove from oven, wrap in butcher’s paper, and set aside for at least 15-20 minutes, letting to rest.
Can be made now delicious Reuben Sandwich.
Enjoy, Good Appetite!
