MyBest pastrami ever.
I made my pastrami from sirloin .
i got an idea from Cliff (TentHunteR) so for my brine is replaced the honey with maple syrup .
i use for 5 lb meat
1 gal water
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 TBS pickling spice
1/2 cup honey (this time maple )
1/4 cup minced garlic
3 tsp cure#1
inject the meat with the brine .
leave the meat in the brine for 2 weeks in the fridge .
dry clean the meat .
i cover it with 2 parts coriander 1 part b pepper 1 part garlic powder .
smoked at 225 f till IT 145 .
i sliced 2 thick slices for next week hash brown .
