AMAZING Pastrami Recipe using Beef Ribs! | Chuds BBQ

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is leaner, while pork is more affordable.

cure salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: kosher salt

Sea salt is less processed, while kosher salt is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds flavor with fewer calories, white sugar is more economical.

smoking wood

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: charcoal

Herbs can add flavor without the need for wood.

Brine the beef ribs in a mixture of water, kosher salt, brown sugar, pink salt, coriander, mustard seed, black peppercorn, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, red pepper flakes, juniper berries, allspice, cloves, and crushed garlic for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Remove the ribs from the brine and rinse under cold water.

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

Prepare the smoker by heating it to 225°F (107°C) using your choice of smoking wood.

Place the ribs in the smoker and smoke for 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).

Remove the pastrami from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Slice the pastrami thinly against the grain.

Serve on rye bread with mustard or enjoy as is.

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