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Pastrami Rub

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Slicing Pastrami

Slicing Pastrami

Regarding BBQ
If you are interested in turning corned beef into pastrami this is the rub for you. Make sure it is rubbed into the meat really well before you place the beef into the smoker.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation:

Combine coriander seeds, peppercorns and mustard seeds in a spice grinder. Grind coarsely. Add in remaining ingredients and mix well. Rub is now ready to use. It may be stored, refrigerated in an airtight container.

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Delicious!, Member jates57

This rub is the best I've tried so far. My room-mate and I end every last little scrap. reubens like a New York deli!

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