How to Make Pastrami
INGREDIENTS
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5 lb (2250 g) beef brisket
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1/4 cup (60 ml) black peppercorns
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1/4 cup (60 ml) coriander seeds
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Brine
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1 gallon (4 L) cold water
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1 cup (250 ml) salt
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1 Tbsp (15 ml) liquid smoke
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5 cloves garlic, minced or smashed.
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3 to 4 Tbsp (45 to 60 ml) pickling spice
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Pickling Spice
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) black peppercorns
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) mustard seeds
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) coriander seeds
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) red pepper flakes
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) allspice berries
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1 Tbsp (15 ml) ground mace
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2 cinnamon sticks, crushed
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2 to 4 bay leaves, crushed
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) whole cloves
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1 Tbsp (15 ml) ground ginger
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