Canadian Bacon And Pastrami . . .

djm5x9

I had time recently to long last make some Canadian bacon and pastrami. The results were well worth the time and effort judging from how fast the initial servings disappeared. My reference for the Canadian bacon was courtesy of Nature Boy and I followed his directions exactly. I prepared the pastrami using a modified version of RandyQ’s recipe.[p]Pictured are two briskets left rear and three equal sections of one pork loin up front on an elevated grill. They were placed on the grill at the same time and smoked at 200º with nectarine wood till the pork loin reached 140º internal and the briskets reached 160º internal. Due to the size of the cuts they were all ready to pull at the same time. I let them rest for about thirty minutes before serving.[p][p]The sliced Canadian bacon was good by its self. It was also a nice addition to egg sandwiches for breakfast the next morning.[p][p]I was very happy with the pastrami as well. Very flavorful, the fruit wood smoke added a nice touch[p][p]Unfortunately, the first brisket went so fast that I was unable to save a little for a sandwich. I still have that second pastrami hidden in the refrigerator and I will have my opportunity for a pastrami sandwich tomorrow for lunch.[p][p]The only thing that would have made the pastrami better would be to have a good slicer to make consistent thin slices . . . I see another toy on the horizon . . .

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Canadian Bacon
http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/recipesBacon.html[p]Pastrami
http://www.randyq.addr.com/recipes/pastrami.htm

Chef Wil

djm5x9,
absolutely awesome pics, I can't wait to give this a try.
Many Thanks djm5x9

Cornfed

djm5x9,[p]Those pictures look ridiculously good. Those plus mad max's chicken thighs from yesterday will be mentally noted as some of the better ones I've seen here (I hope those mad max chicken thighs will pass my judging plate this year!)[p]Happy New Year,
Cornfed

Pakak

djm5x9,[p]I'm gonna have to try doing the pastrami. It has to be one of my favorite things. Thanks.

Nature Boy

djm5x9,
Looks awesome. I see you got right down to business. I have been wanting to try that Canadian bacon recipe, which for the record came from TRUE Canadians reg and Qfan...and not this Washingtonian![p]Happy New Year!
Chris