Illegal Pastrami

tridogdude · June 2015

So there are some huge wildfires going throughout the state of Alaska and we have had some above normal temps here with little rain. There was a ban on all private "charcoal grilles" this past weekend. Unless one is a complete idiot, it would be next to impossible to start the surrounding forest on fire and I don't really like being told by Government officials on what I can and cannot do. So, under complete disregard for the law, I cooked this pastrami up on the LBGE.

8.2 lb brisket
Brined for 7 days
Water bath for 2 days
Rub set for 4 days
Cooked for 9 hours @ 225 indirect.
I.T. Temp of 185

This thing turned out awesome. I don't refrigerate overnight and then steam. We consume it right off the grill.

Here are the results. Bottom pic is of just putting it on the Egg.

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Legume · June 2015

That looks wonderful. I don't think you were breaking any laws, you were smoking, not grilling.

QingEsq · June 2015

Brilliant! What is the yellow cord in the second pic?

tridogdude · June 2015

@QingEsqThe yellow cord is the Maverick cables that I have covered in a high temp sheath. It beats the hell out of wrapping them in aluminum foil and it can stay on the cables without removing after each use. Here is the link to it. Works really well.
Heatshield Products 203123 HP Color Heat Sleeve Yellow 7/16" ID x 25' Adjustable Heat Shield Sleeve

nolaegghead · June 2015

Nice looking pastrami!

How dare the guvment infer there are "complete idiots" ANYWHERE in Alaska. I still can't believe they think anyone would "wanton waste" perfectly good meat. They should disband wildlife and fisheries too, just too much darn government. People know what's good for the environment - they're animals too!!!

chadpsualum · June 2015

You weren't 'charcoal grilling'...you were 'cooking in a ceramic oven'. Geez.

Anyway, the Pastrami looks great. Care to share your brine recipe?

QingEsq · June 2015

Thanks @tridogdude. Sounds like a great idea. I will have to look into this further.

Dobie · June 2015

Who said crime doesn't pay? Nom nom nom....

tridogdude · June 2015

@chadpsualum Here is the recipe I have always used. It is a little long winded and you have to sort through some of Meatheads ramblings but it is well worth the effort.

http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/close_to_katzs_home_made_pastrami.html

Spaightlabs · June 2015

When pastrami is outlawed only outlaws will have pastrami.

looks great!

Griffin · June 2015

Nicely done!! Hats off to you, Sir.

Illegal Pastrami

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