Beef Homemade Corned Beef / Pastrami

[FastEddie]

5:30 in the morning here, and I already want some pastrami. Looks great.

 

[Pacman]

All I can say, is... damn!

I'd say that's an accurate assessment. Nicely done. Any observations/experiences along the way?

 

[BNeal]

I'd say that's an accurate assessment. Nicely done. Any observations/experiences along the way?

Well, it took way longer than I expected. Started it at 7:30 Saturday morning and didn't finish until 7:30 that night. It stalled at about 160 and then stayed there for a couple hours. I finally bumped the heat up to 300 and it took off again. I need to check the calibration of the unit to be sure the temps are correct. It wasn't even the full brisket - only the flat. I was afraid it would be dry, but it came out perfect.