turkey pastrami recipe

This turkey pastrami recipe is going to change the way you think about turkey sandwiches forever! Make your own Turkey pastrami with no nitrates or preservatives and enjoy this fragrant brined and smoked turkey in sandwiches and charcuterie boards all week!

Turkey Pastrami

brown sugar

tbsp corander seed

tbsp yellow mustard seed

tbsp black peppercorns

fennel seeds

cinnamon OR one a cinnamon stick

tbsp red chile flakes

tsp whole cloves

bay leaves

tbsp kosher salt

tbsp black pepper

garlic powder

tbsp coriander

tsp rosemary

tsp red chile flakes

Combine the brine ingredients and bring to simmer just long enough to help the ingredients dissolve. After the ingredients have dissolved, turn the pot off and add the remaining water. Add a few ice cubes to help it cool down.

Once the mixture has cooled, add the turkey. Let it brine overnight.

The next day, you smoke the turkey. It won&#8217;t take longer than two hours. But first you need to make your rub. Combine all the rub ingredients and apply it to all sides of the meat. Set your smoker for 25o degrees and smoked the turkey until it reaches 160 degrees in the breast. The tenderloins will cook faster since they are smaller and therefore you should watch them and pull them once they have hit 160 internal which will before the breast is ready.

Remove the turkey from the smoker and tent under foil until ready to slice. Slice as thinly as possibly against the grain and prepare to be amazed at the awesome flavor of this Turkey Pastrami!

Looking for a new twist on classic deli meat? Look no further than smoked turkey pastrami! This savory and delicious turkey is expertly smoked to perfection and seasoned with the traditional spices of pastrami for a bold and flavorful taste.

Turkey Pastrami Recipe

2-3 lb Boneless Turkey Breast

tbsp. Homemade Pastrami Rub

tbsp. Mayo (sub with 2 tbsp. olive oil

Chicken Stock

tbsp. Melted Butter

Water (divided)

Brown Sugar

Kosher Salt

Bay Leaves

Garlic (Smashed

tbsp. Juniper Berries

Black Peppercorns

tbsp. Dried Thyme

In a large pot, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add in the sugar, salt, garlic and all the spices. Stir to dissolve then remove from the heat to cool to room temperature, about an hour.

Pour the cooled brine to a large container or large plastic bag. Add 6 additional cups of cold water.

Place the turkey breast into the brine to fully submerge. Place the brine into the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Turkey Pastrami Brine Recipe

Preheat the smoker to 225 F. and set it for indirect heat

Prepare the homemade pastrami rub and set aside.

Remove the turkey breast from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels. Discard the brine mixture.

Lightly coat the turkey breast on all sides in a light coating of mayo. Then coat in a even layer of the pastrami rub as well.

Butterfly the turkey breast by tucking the tapered end or tail end under the thickest part of the breast to create a rolled shape. This encourages even cooking.

Use butchers twine to keep the tail in place and knot the twin under the turkey, seam side down.

Place the turkey breast onto the grill grates and smoke for an hour.

After an hour, lightly spray the outside of the skin with chicken stock to encourage the bark to form and for the turkey to take on more smoke flavor.

Continue to smoke and spray the turkey every 30-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches about 145-150 F. then increase the grill temperature to 425 F.

Smoke the turkey until golden brown on the outside and the final internal temperature reaches 165 F. in thickest part of the breast meat. Baste with some melted butter.

Remove the turkey breast from the grill and place skin side up on a cutting board to rest 10-15 minutes before slicing if serving hot. Slice pieces against the grain in 1/4 inch thick portions and serve

Smoked Turkey Pastrami

Cool the entire turkey breast overnight to completely chill the meat to slice thin.

Use a sharp knife to thinly slice and shave pieces of turkey into thin slices like you would get at a deli. Slice against the grain for best results.

Make a turkey Rueben or cold turkey sandwich and enjoy!

Serving Cold

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