Turkey Pastrami
Wild Turkey Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Turkey breast is cured in spiced brine then coated with cracked spices and smoked to create lean, flavorful pastrami. This deli-style preparation produces thinly sliced cured meat with traditional pastrami flavors but significantly less fat than beef versions.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*Turkey Breast
3Cooking Instructions
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Brining Process: Dissolve salts and sugar in warm water. Add aromatics, cool completely, about 20-30 minutes. Submerge turkey breast 5-7 days. Turn daily for even curing.
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Post-Brine Preparation: Remove from brine, rinse thoroughly. Pat dry completely. Apply spice rub generously.
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Smoking: Cold smoke at 80-90°F for 4 hours. Hot smoke at 225°F until internal temp reaches 165°F for food safety. Should take 3-4 hours.
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Cooling and Storage: Cool completely, about 20-30 minutes before slicing. Slice thin against grain. Vacuum seal for storage.
Serving: On rye bread with mustard and pickles
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 350 calories, 45g protein, 12g fat, 10g carbohydrates.
