Corned beef

Habanero Smoker · April 05, 2014, 12:59:26 PM

Quote from: Thompsoncentre on April 05, 2014, 04:46:14 AM
So I'm pulling it out today and putting the rub on and letting sit over night. So if the inside of the roast is still red that's fine correct?

Not necessarily! I used to think that if you cut into the meat and it is red, it was fully cured. That is not entirely correct. A few years ago I purchased Marianski's "Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages". In that book they state the color from the cure does not set until the meat temperature reaches around 140°F.

You shouldn't be concerned, because six days is more than enough time for your cuts of meat to cure.

Thompsoncentre · April 05, 2014, 01:53:22 PM

I have your rub recipe on now, there wrapped up in the fridge. Can't wait for tommarow!

Habanero Smoker · April 06, 2014, 01:42:17 AM

Great! Let us know how the pastrami turns out.

Thompsoncentre · April 06, 2014, 01:14:09 PM

Just took out of the oven. Had a small taste before I wrapped in tin foil. Very tasty but very salty.
Be able to give a full taste review tommarow.

SiFumar · April 06, 2014, 08:24:01 PM

Quote from: Thompsoncentre on April 06, 2014, 01:14:09 PM
Just took out of the oven. Had a small taste before I wrapped in tin foil. Very tasty but very salty.
Be able to give a full taste review tommarow.

By oven you mean smoker? I found once when I smoked and wrapped over night one was salty, but after steaming for a few hours the next day, cooling and re-wrapping came out perfect.

Thompsoncentre · April 07, 2014, 02:27:29 AM

I smoked for 4-5 hours then finished in the oven. I'll be able to give a full review tonight when I get home from work

Thompsoncentre · April 07, 2014, 02:12:10 PM

Well all I have to say is wow!!! I can't believe I made it. INCREDIBLE!!!. Habanero if you don't mind, would you PM me your email address I would really like to send you a pic. I'm in the process of making a Ruben sandwich now!
Thanks again everyone. Couldn't of done it without you guys!

tailfeathers · April 07, 2014, 02:50:25 PM

I wanna see a picture too :'(

Thompsoncentre · April 07, 2014, 05:31:08 PM

Haha well if you wanna give me your email I will send you them too. I just dont no how to post on here. I've tried before wouldn't work for me.

Habanero Smoker · April 08, 2014, 01:57:38 AM

You are welcome! Your Ruben sandwich sounds great. Glad to see everything turned out all right.

Was it close to the same flavor as your father's corned beef? Did the saltiness mellow out?

I would love to see your finished product. For my email you only need to click on the envelope icon that is just left of this messages.

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Caneyscud · April 08, 2014, 10:26:17 AM

I wanna see also! A well turned pastrami always turns my head and makes me salivate.

Thompsoncentre · April 08, 2014, 03:35:24 PM

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tailfeathers · April 08, 2014, 05:25:37 PM

Wow that looks great. Another project for my to do list!

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