Best Pastrami Tartine Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large slice Poilane 1.9-kilogram sourdough loaf (approximately 12 inches long) or other good-quality sourdough bread
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
3 large slices pastrami (adjust if slices are small)
Small handful of arugula
3 cornichons, sliced
4 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

Steps:

Toast the sourdough bread on both sides under a grill or in an electric toaster. Mix the mayonnaise and whole-grain mustard together and spread on one side of the toast. Top with the slices of pastrami followed by the arugula, cornichons and tomatoes. Slice into the desired number of pieces and serve.

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories main-dish

Time P5DT8h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 gallon water
10 ounces light brown sugar
5 ounces kosher salt
2 ounces pink curing salt
5 teaspoons coriander seeds
5 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons crushed juniper berries
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
6 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
Ice
1 cup black peppercorns
3/4 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup juniper berries
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons red chile flakes
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 whole brisket, trimmed

Steps:

For the brine: In a large stockpot, add half of the water, the brown sugar, kosher salt, curing salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, juniper berries, chile flakes, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon and star anise and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 30 minutes. Add the remaining water with some ice to chill the brine.
For the rub: Grind the peppercorns, coriander and juniper until crushed but still a little chunky. Add to a mixing bowl. Add the salt, brown sugar, chile flakes and granulated garlic and stir to combine.
For the pastrami: First, clean all the fat off the brisket including the "V" between the two muscles, then follow the fat between the two muscles and separate them making a flat and a cap.
Transfer the brine to a large hotel pan or roasting pan. Add the brisket and refrigerate at least 5 days and no more than 10 days. Make sure the brisket is stirred once a day to get an evenly brined brisket.
After a minimum of 5 days, prepare a smoker for 225 degrees F.
Remove the pastrami, rinse it and blot dry with paper towels. Thoroughly rub the brined brisket with the pastrami rub. Place in smoker and cook for 8 hours until the internal temperature reaches 210 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.