Easy Homemade Pastrami - How to Turn Corned Beef Into Pastrami

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[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/221900/Easy-Homemade-Pastrami/

[@cblue2]

I always wondered how Pastrami was made!! I'm not in NY anymore and now I can make it myself! Thank you!

[@eddiejasso752]

Hey chef Should I smoke this in a pellet smoker instead of the oven method and willl it add a more authentic taste ?

[@EtiamSiOmnesEgoNon]

Unfortunatelly it is very dificult to find ready-to-cook brined brisket in southern Italy. Any recipe to make that at home from scratch?

[@YuanLiuTheDoc]

This link works! The link in blog has disappeared FYI

[@spyoung777]

Thank you!

[@sammynicks]

The cornflakes I'm eating while watching this just ain't cutting it

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

You should eat cornedbeefflakes like me. They do NOT, however go well with milk.

[@melody3741]

Gewgulkan Suhckitt i read this in chef John's voice

[@georgeholbert3795]

Just made this! Absolutely validates Chef John’s claim that this technique will beat any supermarket offering. I was able to slice it thick and it was still tender as well as flavorful. I didn’t have grape seed oil on hand, so I substituted avocado oil instead, otherwise I followed the instructions to the letter. My picky grandchildren loved it as well. Thank you for a recipe that I will continue to use often...

[@salt-emoji]

I made this yesterday, and just had it. This is hands down the most delicious thing I've ever made. Chef John. What a legend.

[@redbeard36]

Just finally finished the whole process. Crazy good. I sorted through a dozen recipes before I settled on this one. You never let me down.

[@GC-rf2st]

I love your American food videos, the translating into UK terminology adds to the entertainment, A Skillet, a broiler and even your corned beef have different names or are something totally different here in the UK non the less the recipes are ace!

[@DebbiesBackPorch]

As always, I enjoyed. You are a marvel, Chef John.

[@arthurbohlmann5102]

I made my 1st pastrami on rye cooked with your recipe chef and it turned out great. Thanks for the great recipe.

[@AllmanBros]

Thank You for the awesome recipe. It turned out to be absolutely delicious! Couldn't be more pleased!

[@itchyego]

I don't care what they say... This is the best how to video on this subject! Love it! - Ken in Hawaii 5/2017

[@ladykiri42]

Aloha Ken!

[@edkeaton1085]

"I find the Pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted, cured meats." --- Vivian, ("Seinfeld").

[@Pbro1000]

Wow, wonderful, you never cease to amaze me. This is well worth the effort. Thank you!

[@mactim6181]

Chief John; You are da bomb! So wonderful to see you making the food the star of your presentations So many love to perform for their presentations. I love the way you voice over your presentation, you make your food talk, so easy to follow and so entertaining I will be a constant follower and lover your recipes

[@daveh013]

I slow smoke this on my grill when briskets go on sale. Its so good! my first year I made 1, the second I tweeked and gave samples, 4yrs in and I have orders coming in

[@Pegsboy1013]

You may want to consider putting a couple of slices of Swiss Cheese with the Dark Rye Bread & a Kosher Garlic Dill Pickle. Give it a try. Great recipe!

[@yoliegunderson8749]

The master. I love this man. I have learned so much from his videos.

[@shescarribean]

I truly enjoy your videos....thanks for sharing, I always feel like I learned something new.❤

[@chakubanga1]

There is beauty in every language spoken well, especially through tongue and cheek.. Listening to you sir is also feasting colloquially.. You digest words as would an artist stroking pepper lemon in their palette, is the same way, I see through my palates.. "No matter how boardeline or inappropriate it may feel", the moment when the Fatside went up, I was having a party...

[@candorguy]

That looks scrumptious !

[@ShepMike3934]

Can't wait to try this one. I tried your beef jerky recipe but used corned beef as the meat source. It was excellent.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Big fan of Chef 👨‍🍳 John. Love his videos. Love his recipes.

[@monicasocal]

its these videos that make me choose gaining weight over dieting. omg yum

[@shablie]

omg. hello. how did it take me so long to find you. OH man. you are very quickly going to become one of my favorite you tubers. awesome laid back home cooking by a very interesting and charismatic confident cook! yay!

[@tpp969]

+Taelor Gutierrez do the easy chicken tikka masala....oh yeaahhhh. my wife said its the best thing she has ever tasted. true story.

[@peteprizzi8508]

This seems like the easiest method yet. I usually buy 2 cornbeefs St Patricks day. One reg.+ one to make pastrami.Can't wait to try this out. Thankyou for speedy advice!

[@1forthepeople969]

Good timing on this video since most groceries have corned beef on sale right now. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@russofamerica]

01:32 - "I want you to get all the sides, every nook and cranny, no matter how borderline inappropriate it may look or feel." Lols! John's hilarious.

[@karenicy]

i love that you show us 😍how to make this type of food. thank you!

[@mandygal72]

Thank you chef John for this recipe......i followed it and OMG!!! Best pastrami EVER!!!

[@stevelogan5475]

Oh, one other thing, i like pastrami on rye with mustard also, but one way i like it even better is on rye with room temperature irish butter instead of the mustard. If you can't get irish butter, just use a good unsalted butter, Wisconsin's is very good. Do not knock it if you haven't tried it because it is delicious. Spread the butter on both pieces of rye from edge to edge, trust me.

[@daiser720]

this is exactly what i'm feeling. chef, you're awesome!

[@shellos8]

This is awesome. I haven't been able to get any pastrami from my local grocery store since the pandemic. They do have corned beef brisket though. I'm definitely going try this! Thank you so much!

[@pcharliep61]

you are a very good cook, many thanks for your ideas

[@MsMalebo]

That looked more than "borderline inappropriate"!!

[@ofadetergentsud]

I nearly fell out of my chair. lol

[@elvenmagejr1905]

I like to slide my fingers in and out of the meat crevices and then smell them afterward.

[@6oLsh0i6o0z3]

@@elvenmagejr1905 -_-

[@markbrown332]

😆

[@nannatrytek942]

When life gives you corned beef, turn it into pastrami!

[@Drabbi4her]

+Nanna Trytek that is the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said...

[@Drabbi4her]

Nanna Trytek i think people need more pastrami in life.

[@calinioangheorghiu6912]

+Sebbington K Karrington VonKrugel Pastrami is life*

[@CookingWithAuntDeeDee]

OMG! I can’t wait to try this! It looks delicious!

[@oracleofdelphi-4059]

I've got several corned beef briskets sitting in my freezer than I haovd no idea what to do with (tired of having it was cabbage). This is awesome! Can't wait to make it over the weekend.

[@DavidFranzo]

I accidentally left mine in oven for 9 hours but it still came out incredible!

[@Sunday8916]

was it still juicy or a bit dry?

[@tro2454]

I tried two methods of making pastrami. This way and the instant pot method/oven method. This recipe is definitely the way to go! Honestly, Chef John hasn’t failed me yet. 6 hours of that dry rub really getting into the meat and that low heat working hard to tenderize the meat over time, the long wait was definitely worth it. Is it Katz’s? No. But will it give Katz’s a run for its money? Also no. This is the best homemade pastrami though!

[@glenniz1]

Just took my first bite of this recipe, and OMG MAN.....Delicious!!!!

[@daveh013]

I found a huge brisket in the store around St Patricks that was labeled $4 for some reason among all the $15+ cuts. I didn't wanna do the regular corned beef so I smoked that puppy for 15hrs real low and yes it was amazing even compaired to the NYC delis. Dont be afraid to try this out it's awesome!

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

I put this in my Masterbilt smoker for 3 hours at 250, then into an oven on a rack and covered over water to steam for another 2 hours. Love the rub Chef, perfect flavor

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

This is the exact question was going to ask about. I will be using the smoker all weekend so I was thinking about doing the same process for 230 for six hours

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@pantryonlyrecipes smoke it for 1-2 hours, then wrap it with beef broth for another 1-2 hours to get that NYC steam effect, you will be much happier with the outcome. I have done 7 or 8 pastramis this way and it comes out much better and moister. The 3 hour smoke was a bit dry. Cook at 200 to 250 maximum, I am doing a video on this very soon🙏🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🍻

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

@@2AChef-n-BBQ Wonderful

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

@@2AChef-n-BBQ I’ll have my smoker going this weekend, so I can’t wait for the video unless it’s tomorrow. Will it have the pastrami crust though?

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@pantryonlyrecipes yes, wrap it tight like a brisket with about 6 ounces of broth or Campbells consume and finish cooking for an hour or 2, then let it rest and cool for an hour or 2, open the package and tent the top for another hour and the crust sticks. You will get some crumbling if you have a thick crust, but the coriander and pepper will hold to the meat

[@mikegallegos7]

Pickles ARE mandatory !! lol nice vid; thx

[@foodwishes]

That's some fine work.

[@tonysoprano3931]

Ok Chef John, I just made this, I cooked it at 225 for 6 hrs. let it cool down and put it in the Fridge. Going to dust it with more rub and finish it off under the broiler. Hope it comes out as good as yours. (8 hours later) My pastrami came out great. warmed it on a flat on BBQ grill, but maybe next time a little less pepper. it was incredibly tender and succulent.

[@brandonnuyens5821]

1:33 "no matter how innapropriate it may look or feel" that meat angle lmao

[@UncleTim50]

You good sir are clearly "The swammie of your pastrami!"

[@roo17]

haha good one ^^

[@danielvincent9157]

The commie of your pastrami

[@laura1443]

Niiiiiccce!

[@lucyyu]

Easy way yo turn the corn beef to great pastrami dish! Thanks !

[@andrearojas545]

It look's Yummy yummy delicioso.

[@fullbag50]

3:30 - "Now, you can eat this cold, but that would make you insane" - This made me laugh. I am wrestling if the fact someone would eat cold pastrami would categorize them as insane, or if the actual act of eating cold pastrami would turn you insane.

[@silvermediastudio]

The former.

[@minecraftanimasyon650]

H

[@mattc825]

I've done it. And I'm insane now, sadly.

[@Y29314]

fml why am I watching these videos. All I got is ramen noodles right now :/

[@hokehinson5987]

Looks like a great recipe. Down in the south where a hot kitchen is only welcoming in winter, Instant pot pastrami is our go to recipe. Basically the same spice rub. Used a tad of diluted stubbs liquid smoke & brown sugar for precook rub. Fat side up cook...Only takes 55 minutes! Let cool.rub in a tad of molasses then cover generously with spice rub. Wrap up and store in lower rack of fridge for at least 24 hrs ...3 days better. Unwrap set oven at 275' heat for 30-45 minutes fat side down. Remove let rest or slice. Great with horseradish mustard or mayo & horseradish & dill pickle! Cheers... Cheers

[@fishsquishguy1833]

Awesome use of corned beef when they go on sale after St Paddy’s Day! Trying this one for sure.

[@suezotiger]

Almost that time of year again when they practically give corned beef away. I think I'm going to buy three this year

[@CuervoBlack07]

"Looks at ham sandwich and chucks it at the wall" Now I want pastrami :(

[@soren81]

I just made this. It is amazing!

[@LaCokaNostrazGR]

as always,good infos.Cheers chef

[@dagda825]

All it needed was a heap of sauerkraut and swiss cheese.

[@ImperialToenail]

dagda825 cheeky reuben

[@R3dp055um]

New Yorkers will call this blasphemy, but a California Ruben is made with 1000 Island instead of mustard. Both are good.

[@mattwilkes2214]

Needs to be smoked

[@Dosadniste2000]

@@R3dp055um New Yorkers didn't invent this eastern European dish.

[@mmjsfca]

Honk

[@MJorgy5]

I ate 2 lbs of COLD pastrami last week. Delicious, but I have no more friends. 😳

[@Pbro1000]

lol

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

You should have invited me over at the beginning of the week. I would have been your friend until the pastrami ran out. Keeping it real.

[@deelala1925]

Who needs friends when you have pastrami ???

[@deelala1925]

I'm a expat living in India. I haven't had pastrami since a visit to Dallas in June 2016.i would have helped you finish off your largese and washed the dishes and took out the trash. Keeping it"real real ""🙂

[@lgilbert1982]

Oh my this looks amazing. I'm SO going to have to do this. This would feed even my large family for several days. :D

[@ihave7sacks]

this works as good as it looks here, fantastic

[@deanlewis66]

Hey shouldn't you score the fat side and then rub the spices in?

[@cumdinewitme]

To any UK chefs out there. Obviously what we call 'corned beef' is completely different to what he calls 'corned beef'. Would anyone be able to tell me what the UK equivalent would be? Is it just a special cut of beef?

[@MrBenjimagoo]

It's brined brisket aka "salt beef" when it's boiled

[@cumdinewitme]

MrBenjimagoo awesome, thanks man!

[@sheilasanderson9681]

I think the Fray Bentos tins are exactly this but minced and formed like a meat loaf.

[@benzuckerman]

No, they are not. What we call "corned beef" and "pastrami" in the US are both cured beef brisket. The pastrami has been smoked, the corned beef has not. They are both great in sandwiches.

[@catsupchutney]

I read that the word "corn" in corned beef is another term for coarse salt grains (grains of corn, grains of salt). So really no mystery here at all. www.etymonline.com/word/corn

[@Earthy-Artist]

I'm serving Rueben sandwiches tonight for dinner using but corned beef. Next time I'll try converting a corned beef into pastrami using your method it looks good!

[@christofarnucc1344]

thank you chef john for making it about the food.

[@msroseimperial]

but he's providing an easy way to make pastrami. if you don't like this recipe, why are you here again? gtfo.

[@xena91388]

"I'm going to bite into this so you can see how awesome it is." I hate you Chef John T^T

[@BrunoVasco]

that is beautiful! thank you!

[@gunner678]

Looks gorgeous

[@garylamb49]

I'm going to try this with some sauerkraut

[@graveyardrumblers]

Gary Lamb just threw mine in the oven

[@frannymcfranfran]

i swear the fat side was down when you put it in the oven..

[@billmorash3322]

Chef John, I just made this this week using a Montreal smoked meat style rub. It's not as good as Schwartz's but it's better than I can get here in Albany. Thanks.

[@semillerimages]

Trying this one today! Thanks!

[@raedwulf61]

"Quick and easy." Takes two days.

[@larrysmith2638]

raedwulf61 The actual effort is fairly small and takes little time. Granted, oven and refrigerator time is about 30 hours, but you don't have to watch it.

[@worshipgeek]

To follow the method used by Katz's Deli in NY, it will take you a minimum of two days longer than this. And requires a smoker and a steamer. Everything is relative. If you start from a fresh brisket, it takes a minimum of nine days. But this method would take seven, because the other five days is spent corning the beef.

[@NorthshireGaming]

I make mine from scratch all the time. Involves making a brine with all the seasonings and Prague powder, brining a whole brisket for 8-10 days, removing it, draining it and cleaning off the spice mix, seasoning it with mustard, coriander seed, and coarse black pepper, and then slow cooking it for around 8-12 hours (I've tried smoking it, it's just not my thing). While I'm sure Chef John's recipe is fine, when you make it from scratch by yourself, you'll really appreciate just how good home made pastrami can be (or you can go full corned beef seasoning), and you'll never buy another pre-packaged corned beef again.

[@grimTales1]

I've never seen 'corned beef' that looks like that before (ie like steak). The only corned beef I know is the stuff that comes in tins. He says "Quick and easy" at the end, LOL, seriously?!

[@Xavier-gv1zx]

It is an actual brisket that has been corned, rather than the ground stuff found in cans.

[@ikickss]

Xavier Mettle Supermarkets around NYC do carry cured raw corn beef. Easy to find around St Patricks day, and through out the year, but it's not something available always, like, hot dogs.

[@silvermediastudio]

"Corned beef" simply means it has been brined in a mixture large grained rock salt ("corns"). Obviously this works as a preservative, hence it was canned and used as a troop ration during the great war. Most real delis and butchers carry it.

[@jaytok7]

it is also known as silverside if you come from Australia or New Zealand

[@Xavier-gv1zx]

jaytok7 Silverside is not brisket in Australia or in the UK. They are two different cuts of meat.

[@meowjanet]

Oh my goodness I so want to try this!

[@pops1507]

Worked like a charm!

[@Strajer]

This is not pastrami :)

[@maxweaver558]

Not even close to pastrami....you simply steamed a corned beef brisket. Pastrami is smoked.......I'm sure it tasted great, but it's not pastrami.

[@1337flight]

hence the smoked paprika... its obviously fake go to 4:20 and listen for a bit..

[@markweiler3335]

1337flight I agree with Max, it's simply a well seasoned brisket, NOT pastrami. It's still a braised brisket at the end of the day......

[@maxweaver558]

1337flight Smoked paprika does not magically turn a brisket into pastrami. I've commented here several times and NEVER does John reply. I see he doesn't reply to a lot of people. He should realize, if it weren't for contributors to his videos, his channel wouldn't be what it is. Pretty self centered and unappreciative if you ask me. 'Hey everyone watch my videos so I can make money and I won't reply to comments or answer questions, I'M CHEF JOHN!' SNOB

[@1337flight]

lolol ok He makes free videos we get to watch them for whatever reason we want and he makes $(or add block). If he thought we would stop watching because he doesn't reply he would reply. everybody and everything is based of of greed and self fulfillment... second i mean its well seasoned brisket that simulates the look and taste of pastrami... lets just call it pastrami or not i guess more accuracy in language is better but its also true that over specification of language makes it harder to communicate efficiently... take your pick i guess.......... also we are all snobs its just where we see the cut of of respectable......

[@maxweaver558]

Xelbiuj LOL! Are you in grade school? Who calls people a faggot anymore? And "I'm the stupid one"?? Grow up! Now I'm going to go make 'fake pastrami' out of tuna fish..........dumb ass

[@JP-babe-girly]

Looks delicious

[@BoyOfPwning]

chef john do you have a superpower because i cant stop watching your videos

[@mogando25]

I watch every foodwishes video. Always.

[@candorguy]

Looks very delicious!

[@ellinarastrelos]

ILLLLLLLOVE YOUR RECIPES... WELL DONE !!! KEEP GOIN ON LIKE THAT!

[@deborahdurham991]

Thanks for this really enjoyed it. I have always wondered where Pastrami comes from I am off to the supermarket to get a cornbeef to try this one morning. 6 hours aaa wow. gonna try it anyway THANKS!!

[@melody25631]

Ima try this I hope it turns out yummy

[@stevenmajewski3870]

I made some reubens tonight following this recipe with bovarian sauerkraut (a little sugar, ground fennel, butter, and onion powder) cooked till browned. Imported swiss! on Jewish rye. OMG Best reuben I have ever made!

[@waitery]

I have followed Chef John's recipe on this several times.....the only alteration is that I shave mine super thin with a meat slicer and stack it three inches high on bread (true NYC style). His recipe is outstanding!!

[@TesserId]

That sandwich is so classic. There is clearly a deep understanding here of what this is supposed to be.

[@TheClairebear608]

my mouth was beyond watering by the end of this video.

[@MaZEEZaM]

That looks really nice, Thanks for the recipe. More Sandwich meat recipes would be much appreciated.

[@Aquarius.Essence313]

Omgosh :) ..will try one day...awesome

[@judge058]

Chef John, I enjoy your channel. Very informative and entertaining. I've seen a number of videos on turning a regular corned beef into a pastrami and they all talk about rinsing and changing the water to get rid of the saltiness of the meat. Your thoughts?

[@shany9988]

This is easier than I thought. Looks good.

[@beerbrewer737]

Man this looks great!

[@lunac3411]

Great recipe.

[@dlou3264]

Lovely!

[@OfThisNot]

I've got to try that recipe. John, you have me thinking now.

[@severedcinema]

Looks delicious!

[@RawrToMeh]

Amazing.

[@spamsausage]

nice! I need to try some more pastrami