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Homemade Pastrami

Homemade Pastrami boasts a signature spice crust with the juiciest, most tender corned brisket underneath.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 680 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Irish

Ingredients

  • 4.5 - 5 pounds raw corned beef
  • 1/2 cup water
Spice Rub:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar optional
  • 1/4 cup black peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup red peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Add the black and red peppercorns and coriander to a coffee grinder and grind until coarsely chopped, you should see the pieces of black and red pepper individually, don't make it into a powder.
  3. Mix with the other spices in a large shallow dish.
  4. Pat dry the meat with paper towels and roll it in the spice mixture so it is covered well and uniformly on all sides.
  5. Place it onto a rack (if you don't have one it's ok) into a shallow baking sheet or dish.
  6. Cook it for 2-3 hours, after that pour in a half cup of water, and cover the meat with foil, and cook an additional 30 minutes, or until the beef reaches 165 degrees F in the center. I check the internal temperature pretty often, to make sure I don't overcook it.
  7. Cool the meat to room temperature wrap it in plastic wrap and cool overnight in the refrigerator.
  8. Thinly slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 680kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 3461mg (144%) Potassium 1067mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 902IU (18%) Vitamin C 79mg (88%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 680

% Daily Value*

Calories 680kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 3461mg 144%
Potassium 1067mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 902IU 18%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.