Pastrami Seasoning Recipe
From:
Field Guide to Herbs & Spices
, by
Aliza Green
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Pastrami is a Romanian specialty adapted from Turkish basturma—spiced, pressed, and dried meat—brought to the United States by immigrants in the late 19th century.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1/2 cup chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons crushed coriander
- 2 tablespoons crushed fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon each coarsely ground black and white pepper
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup molasses (not blackstrap), 1/2 cup chopped garlic, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons crushed coriander, 2 tablespoons crushed fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon each coarsely ground black and white pepper, 2 teaspoons allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. Blend in a food processor until a wet, chunky paste is obtained. Use to cure and smoke beef brisket for pastrami. Store the pastrami seasoning refrigerated in an airtight container up to two weeks.
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This looks great...though you don't want to put it on a plain brisket and smoke it; you would need to apply in to a brine cured brisket (corned beef) and smoke THAT. Pastrami is smoked, corned beef with the spices on the outside.