Pastrami
Description
Pastrami is served cold; for this, refrigerate the meat for 24 hours. From pastrami you can make sandwiches, open-face sandwiches, canapés, salads, and even pasta. The meat is very tasty, tender, and juicy—be sure to make it when you get a chance. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Rinse the beef under running running water and trim off all membranes and excess fat.
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Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add all the spices and seasonings, as well as the salt and sugar, and bring to a boil. Taste the marinade—it should appeal to you first and foremost.
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Step 3
Cool the marinade to room temperature, place the piece of beef in it, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 24 hours.
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Step 4
After some time, pat the meat dry with paper towels, lightly coat with vegetable oil, and thoroughly roll in smoked paprika.
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Step 5
Wrap the beef tightly in foil, fold over the edges, transfer to an ovenproof dish, and bake in an oven preheated to 160°C for 3 hours.
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Step 6
Remove the meat from the oven, let it cool directly in the foil, then refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours until completely cooled, preferably overnight.
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Step 7
Slice the well-cooled beef into thin slices and serve. Delicious, tender, and juicy meat is ready!